Indian Dahl with Spinach

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This is a very yummy, authentic dal. For variation, add coconut milk towards the end of cooking. Freezes well.

Submitted by Gill
Updated on August 8, 2022
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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
40 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

  • 1 ½ cups red lentils

  • 3 ½ cups water

  • ½ teaspoon salt

  • ½ teaspoon ground turmeric

  • ½ teaspoon chili powder

  • 1 pound spinach, rinsed and chopped

  • 2 tablespoons butter

  • 1 onion, chopped

  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin

  • 1 teaspoon mustard seed

  • 1 teaspoon garam masala

  • ½ cup coconut milk

Directions

  1. Rinse lentils and soak for 20 minutes.

  2. 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.

  3. 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 Facts (per serving)

362 Calories
13g Fat
45g Carbs
21g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 362
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 13g 17%
Saturated Fat 9g 46%
Cholesterol 15mg 5%
Sodium 693mg 30%
Total Carbohydrate 45g 16%
Dietary Fiber 18g 65%
Total Sugars 6g
Protein 21g 42%
Vitamin C 16mg 18%
Calcium 216mg 17%
Iron 12mg 65%
Potassium 1335mg 28%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.