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Submitted By: Gillian Stevens
Photo By: Krista
Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 30 Minutes
Ready In: 40 Minutes
Servings: 8
"Cook plain lentils with Indian spices such as turmeric and garam masala and you get this delicious, authentic dahl. This recipe uses spinach and coconut milk, which is optional. Perfect addition to rice and curry."
INGREDIENTS:
3 cups red lentils
7 cups water
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
1 teaspoon chili powder
2 pounds spinach, rinsed and chopped
1/4 cup butter
2 onion, chopped
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons mustard seed
2 teaspoons garam masala
1 cup coconut milk
DIRECTIONS:
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Rinse lentils and soak for 20 minutes.
In a large saucepan, bring water to a boil and stir in salt, lentils, turmeric and chili powder. Cover and return to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 15 minutes. Stir in the spinach and cook 5 minutes, or until lentils are soft. Add more water if necessary.
In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt butter and saute onions with cumin and mustard seeds, stirring often. Cook until onions are transparent, and then combine with lentils. Stir in garam masala and coconut milk and cook until heated through.
Nutrition
Information
Servings Per Recipe: 8
Calories: 362
Amount Per Serving
Total Fat: 13.4g
Cholesterol: 15mg
Sodium: 699mg
Amount Per Serving
Total Carbs: 44.9g
Dietary Fiber: 18.3g
Protein: 21g
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