Nourishing Red Lentil & Spinach Dahl (Vegan)

Name: Nourishing Red Lentil & Spinach Dahl (Vegan)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1 cup dried red split lentils; 2 cups vegetable stock; 1 cup water; 1 brown onion; 3 cloves of garlic; 1 thumb-sized piece of fresh ginger; 2 Tbsp oil ((or ghee for non-vegan alternative)); ½ tsp cumin seeds; ½ tsp mustard seeds; 1 400g tin of tomatoes; 1 tsp turmeric; 4 big handfuls of fresh baby spinach; ½ tsp chilli flakes, (or less or more to taste); Juice of ½ medium or 1 small lemon; Salt, (to taste)

Instructions

Prep:10minCook:30min

When you’re after something superbly hearty and nourishing-to-boot, look no further than dahl. This homemade recipe for red lentil dahl with fresh spinach is an Indian-inspired meal that’s prepared with dried red split lentils. Ready within 40 minutes, serve with rice or roti for a comfort food that transcends culture.

Updated at: Sat, 17 May 2025 00:30:08 GMT