Red Lentils and Spinach in Masala Sauce

Name: Red Lentils and Spinach in Masala Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: Asian, Indian
Ingredients: 1 1/2 teaspoons cumin seeds; 1 1/2 teaspoon coriander seeds; 2 inch piece of ginger (peeled and cut into pieces); 1/8 to 3 teaspoons red pepper flakes (see note); 1 tablespoon smoked paprika; 2 teaspoons garam marsala; 1 teaspoon salt; 2 tablespoons peanut oil (or other nut oil); 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 1/3 cup packed cilantro leaves; 1 tablespoon olive or coconut oil; 1 small red onion (diced); 2 cloves garlic (minced); 1/3 cup masala paste; 1 cup stewed tomatoes; 1 cup coconut milk; 1/2 cup red lentils; 2 cups spinach (packed); 1/2 to 1 cup low-sodium vegetable broth

Instructions

Prep:15minCook:30min

This flavorful dinner can satisfy even the pickiest of eater. The lentils are cooked in a creamy, rich sauce and finished with wilted spinach. Make an extra large batch of the masala paste and freeze for later use.

Updated at: Tue, 28 Apr 2026 01:43:14 GMT