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How to Make Indian Lentils and Spinach - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you’re looking for a wholesome and delicious vegetarian dish to add to your recipe repertoire, look no further than Indian Lentils and Spinach. This hearty and nutritious dish, also known as Dal Palak, combines protein-rich lentils with flavorful spinach and fragrant Indian spices for a dish that’s both comforting and satisfying. Whether you’re a seasoned cook or a beginner in the kitchen, this recipe is a great way to experiment with the vibrant flavors of Indian cuisine.

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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 white onion, halved and sliced into 1/2-inch rings
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup lentils
  • ½ cup water
  • 2 cloves garlic, crushed
  • 1 ½ teaspoons ground coriander
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • ½ teaspoon ground ginger
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon ground turmeric
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
  • ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach
  • ¼ cup water

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr
  • Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • Heat oil in a heavy pan over medium heat. Cook and stir onion in the hot oil until beginning to turn golden brown, about 10 minutes. Add minced garlic to onion; cook and stir until fragrant, about 1 minute more.
  • Mix chicken broth, lentils, 1/2 cup water, crushed garlic, coriander, salt, cumin, chili powder, ginger, cinnamon, turmeric, cinnamon, cloves, cayenne pepper, and bay leaf into onion mixture; bring to a boil. Cover pan, lower heat to medium-low, and simmer until lentils are soft, about 35 minutes.
  • Place spinach in a microwave-safe bowl and add 1/4 cup water; heat in microwave for 5 minutes. Stir spinach and continue cooking in microwave until heated through, about 5 minutes more. Let spinach cool, about 5 minutes; drain water and squeeze excess water from spinach.
  • Mix spinach into lentils; cover pan and simmer until heated through, about 10 minutes.

    • Nutrition

    129 cal.

    • Total Fat: 2g
    • Saturated Fat: 0g
    • Sodium: 325mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 20g
    • Dietary Fiber: 9g
    • Total Sugars: 2g
    • Protein: 8g
    • Vitamin C: 6mg
    • Calcium: 78mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 418mg

    Categories

    Indian recipes
    Lentil recipes
    Spinach recipes
    Vegetarian recipes
    Main recipes