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Lentils Dhal Recipe

Chef Jade March 18, 2024 3 MINS READ

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Lentils Dhal

This is a delicious Indian-style lentil dhal recipe you must try! It’s easy to make and also vegan and protein-rich and also rich in micro-nutrients which nourishes your body perfectly. You can’t go wrong with this super healthy lentil dhal recipe!

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 40

Course Main Course

Cuisine Indian

Servings

Calories 458 kcal

Ingredients

1 onion
2 tbsp of olive oil
1 small piece of fresh ginger
2 cloves garlic
½ tsp of cumin turmeric, coriander, cinnamon, curry
1 tbsp of shaved mustard seeds
½ pound of green lentils
1 pound of baby spinach
1 lime
2 cups of coconut cream
1 tbsp of fresh coriander
1 pinch of salt

Instructions

Peel the onion, slice it thinly and brown it over high heat in an oiled skillet with the peeled and grated ginger, the peeled and crushed garlic cloves, the spices and the mustard seeds.
Mix and sauté for a few minutes; then add the green lentils, and moisten with the water.
Lower the heat and simmer for 30 minutes. Add water as the lentils absorb it.
Wash the spinach, squeeze them dry and add them to the skillet. Incorporate them into the lentils then season with salt.
After 10 minutes, squeeze the lemon and add all or part of its juice to the dish. Mix, pour half of the coconut cream and mix together very well.
Serve and enjoy your dhal with a dollop of coconut cream and basmati rice!

Notes

NUTRITIONAL FACTS:

Calories 82g | Fats: 1.5g | Cholesterol: 0.0mg | Total Carbohydrate 13.2 g | Protein 4.9g

Nutrition

Calories: 458kcal

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