Lentil Spinach Masala
Lentil Spinach Masala
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, grated
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 1 teaspoon coriander powder
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1 teaspoon garam masala
- 1 cup red lentils, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup canned coconut milk
- 4 cups fresh spinach, roughly chopped
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- 1
Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add chopped onion and sauté until golden, about 5 minutes.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ medium - 2
Add minced garlic, grated ginger, and cumin seeds. Cook for 2 minutes until fragrant.
⏱️ 2 min - 3
Stir in coriander powder, turmeric powder, and garam masala. Cook for another 1 minute.
⏱️ 1 min - 4
Add rinsed red lentils and coconut milk. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 15 minutes.
⏱️ 15 min•🌡️ low - 5
Stir in chopped spinach, salt, and black pepper. Cook for an additional 2 minutes until spinach is wilted.
⏱️ 2 min - 6
Garnish with chopped cilantro before serving.
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Lentil Spinach Masala
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, grated
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 1 teaspoon coriander powder
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1 teaspoon garam masala
- 1 cup red lentils, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup canned coconut milk
- 4 cups fresh spinach, roughly chopped
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- 1
Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add chopped onion and sauté until golden, about 5 minutes.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ medium - 2
Add minced garlic, grated ginger, and cumin seeds. Cook for 2 minutes until fragrant.
⏱️ 2 min - 3
Stir in coriander powder, turmeric powder, and garam masala. Cook for another 1 minute.
⏱️ 1 min - 4
Add rinsed red lentils and coconut milk. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 15 minutes.
⏱️ 15 min•🌡️ low - 5
Stir in chopped spinach, salt, and black pepper. Cook for an additional 2 minutes until spinach is wilted.
⏱️ 2 min - 6
Garnish with chopped cilantro before serving.