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Vegan Gluten-free: Red lentil with turmeric and spinach

Vegan Gluten-free: Red lentil with turmeric and spinach

This fragrant Red Lentil with turmeric and spinach is very easy to mad, but it is so delicious, hearty and comfort food.
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Hungarian, Indian
Keyword: red lentil, spinach, turmeric
Servings: 4 people
Author: Myreille

Ingredients

  • 1 onion (diced)
  • 4-5 cloves garlic (fine diced)
  • 2 teaspoons ginger (fresh, grated)
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin seeds
  • 1 carrot (grated)
  • 2 teaspoons turmeric powder
  • 300 grams red lenils
  • 150 grams spinach (sliced)
  • 1 teaspoon garam masala powder
  • ¼ teaspoon crushed chili
  • salt
  • ½ tablespoon sunflower (or canola) oil

Instructions

  • Wash the red lentils 3-4 times and soak it until prep all the other ingredients.
  • In a medium pan heat oil and add cumin and onion. Cook them for about 40 seconds.
  • Add the garlic, ginger and grated carrots. Cook it for 2-3 minutes.
  • Add the turmeric and garam masala, stir them well, and cook it for 30-40 seconds.
  • Add the red lentils and 2 cups water. Add salt and stir it well. Bring to a boil, cover it with lid and simmer until lentils are soft, about 20-25 minutes.
  • Add the spinach and chilli. Cook it for 1-2 minutes.
  • Serve it warm.