Easy red lentil Dahl

Unbalanced

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

1. Put the lentils into a large saucepan, cover with boiling water and place over a medium heat. Bring to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes - you want them to have softened and lost their bite. Drain and set aside. Be careful not to overcook or they can become mushy.

Step 2

2. Place a large frying pan over a medium heat. Once hot, add the coconut oil, onion, garlic, chilli and a pinch of salt. Sauté the onion mixture until soft, stirring frequently, then add the spices, stirring them through the onion mix for 1 minute or so.

Step 3

3. Turn the heat down and pour in the coconut milk and coconut sugar, then bring to the boil. Let this cook for another few minutes, stirring well to combine all the flavours.

Step 4

4. Stir the drained, cooked lentils into the frying pan and let them cook in the sauce for a further 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

Step 5

5. Add the spinach and stir until it has wilted, then add the lemon juice and serve.