Curried Lentils with Spinach

Instructions

1. Step 1

   Rinse the red lentils in a colander under cool running water until the water is mostly clear, then drain well.

   Ingredients used: 250.0 gr Red Lentil

   Cookware: colander

2. Step 2

   Heat the vegetable oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the cumin seeds and cook until fragrant.

   Timer: 1 min (fixed)

   Ingredients used: 4.0 gr Cumin, 30.0 ml Vegetable Oil

   Cookware: large saucepan, wooden spoon

3. Step 3

   Add the onion and cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until softened and lightly golden.

   Timer: 8 min (fixed)

   Ingredients used: 200.0 gr Onion

   Cookware: large saucepan, wooden spoon

4. Step 4

   Stir in the garlic and ginger and cook until aromatic.

   Timer: 1 min (fixed)

   Ingredients used: 12.0 gr Garlic, 15.0 gr Ginger

   Cookware: large saucepan, wooden spoon

5. Step 5

   Add the curry powder, turmeric, and red chili pepper. Stir continuously until the spices are fragrant.

   Timer: 1 min (fixed)

   Ingredients used: 12.0 gr Curry Powder, 3.0 gr Ground Turmeric, 0.5 gr Red Chili Pepper

   Cookware: large saucepan, wooden spoon

6. Step 6

   Stir in the tomato and salt. Cook over medium heat until the tomato softens and forms a thick sauce.

   Timer: 5 min (fixed)

   Ingredients used: 6.0 gr Salt, 300.0 gr Tomato

   Cookware: large saucepan, wooden spoon

7. Step 7

   Add the rinsed lentils and water. Stir, increase to high heat, and bring to a boil.

   Ingredients used: 750.0 ml Water

   Cookware: large saucepan, wooden spoon

8. Step 8

   Reduce to low heat, partially cover, and simmer until the lentils are tender and creamy. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.

   Timer: 20 min (fixed)

   Cookware: large saucepan, wooden spoon

9. Step 9

   Stir in the spinach and cook over low heat until wilted and tender.

   Timer: 4 min (fixed)

   Ingredients used: 200.0 gr Spinach

   Cookware: large saucepan, wooden spoon

10. Step 10

    Remove the saucepan from the heat. Stir in the garam masala and lemon juice, then serve.

    Ingredients used: 4.0 gr Garam Masala, 15.0 ml Lemon Juice

    Cookware: large saucepan, wooden spoon