Lentil and spinach curry recipe

Lentil and Spinach Curry recipe

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About this recipe

In this blog post I will take you thru the steps and ingredients needed to craft this recipe. Grab your favorite apron and let's go.
This flavorful lentil and spinach curry recipe is a perfect choice for a healthy and satisfying meal. Packed with protein-rich lentils and nutrient-dense spinach, this dish is both delicious and nutritious. The combination of aromatic spices like cumin, coriander, and turmeric creates a tantalizing aroma and adds depth to the curry. With its vibrant colors and robust flavors, this recipe is sure to be a hit at your dinner table.

Keywords: lentil, spinach, curry, healthy, flavorful.

Lentil and spinach curry recipe details

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Ingredients

200 g	brown lentils
600 ml	water
1 tsp	turmeric
250 g	young spinach leaves, chopped
3	tomatoes, peeled and chopped
2	green chillies, finely chopped
3 tbsp	clarified butter
1 tbsp	freshly grated ginger
1 tsp	mustard seeds
1	onion, chopped
2 clove(s)	garlic, roughly chopped
1 tbsp	garam masala
1 tbsp	lemon juice

Instructions

Soak the lentils in the water with the turmeric for ½ an hour, then bring to a boil. Add spinach, tomatoes, onion and chillies and cook over medium-high heat for approximately 30 minutes until the lentils are very tender and almost all liquid has been absorbed.

In a mortar pound garlic with ginger and mustard seeds. Melt the clarified butter in a saucepan, add the ginger mixture and garam masala and fry until golden and fragrant. Add to the lentil and spinach mixture. Season to taste with chilli powder, lemon juice and salt.

Serve with rice.

Preparation time:
ca. 30 min
Cooking / Baking Time:
ca. 1 hr 10 min
Resting time:
ca. 30 min
Grade of difficulty:
medium
Calories per portion:
n/a