Lentil Dahl

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Prep time: 10mins
Cook time: 40mins
Serves or Makes: 4

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ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups dry red lentils
  • 1 cup peeled and finely chopped red onion
  • 3 cloves peeled and minced garlic
  • 1 1/2 tablespoon grated fine ginger
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 1/2 tablespoon curry powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon chili flakes
  • 2 1/2 cups organic vegetable broth
  • 1 cup coconut milk
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped coriander
  • 1 1/2 tablespoon juiced lime
  • 1 1/2 cups ouinoa
  • 2 cups baby spinach

Method

  • Step 1

    Cook the quinoa as per package directions. Set aside.

  • Step 2

    Heat a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion, water, garlic and ginger to the pot and cook until the onion softens and the water evaporates, about 6 minutes.

  • Step 3

    Stir in the curry powder, cumin, salt and red pepper flakes and cook for another minute until fragrant and then stir in the lentils.

  • Step 4

    Add the vegetable broth and coconut milk, stir to combine. Bring the lentils to a gentle boil then reduce heat to medium-low. Let it simmer for approximately 25 minutes or until the lentils are tender.

  • Step 5

    Finally add the spinach in gradually and stir in until all the spinach is wilted.

  • Step 6

    Remove the pot from the heat and add in the coriander and lime juice.