Spinach Lentil Dal Recipe

Name: Spinach Lentil Dal Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons ghee (or coconut oil, but ghee will elevate); 1 large onion, diced; 4 cloves garlic, rough chopped; 2 tablespoons ginger, finely chopped; 1 medium jalapeno, finely chopped (or 1 serrano) this is mildly spicy, add more if you like; 1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds; 1 teaspoon black mustard seeds; 2 teaspoon cumin seeds; 2 teaspoons garam masala; 1 lb BABY spinach (fresh or frozen); 20 fresh mint leaves; 1 teaspoon dried fenugreek leaves; 2 tablespoons water (if using fresh spinach); —–; 3/4 cup water; 1/2 cup plain yogurt (or vegan yogurt); 3 -4 cups cooked black lentils (or aka caviar lentils, beluga lentils or French green lentils) about 1 ½ cups dry lentils; 1 teaspoon salt, more to taste!

Instructions

Prep:10minCook:30min

Spinach Lentil Dal Recipe- an Indian lentil recipe with a flavorful spinach sauce that is full of flavor and nutrients and that can be made in 30 minutes. Serve with Basmati Rice, and naan bread!

Updated at: Tue, 15 Apr 2025 21:39:37 GMT