Lentil and Spinach Curry

Lentil and Spinach Curry

A warming Indian-style curry of tender red lentils, tomatoes, coconut milk, spinach, and aromatic spices.

Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Place the red lentils in a fine-mesh sieve and rinse under cold running water until the water is mostly clear. Drain well.

    Ingredients used: 250.0 gr Red Lentil

    Cookware: fine mesh sieve

  2. Step 2

    Heat the vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until soft and lightly golden.

    Timer: 6 min (fixed)

    Ingredients used: 1.0 piece Onion, 30.0 ml Vegetable Oil

    Cookware: large pot, wooden spoon

  3. Step 3

    Add the garlic and ginger. Cook over medium heat until fragrant.

    Timer: 1 min (fixed)

    Ingredients used: 12.0 gr Garlic, 15.0 gr Ginger

    Cookware: large pot, wooden spoon

  4. Step 4

    Stir in the cumin, coriander, turmeric, garam masala, and ground chili. Cook briefly over medium heat.

    Timer: 1 min (fixed)

    Ingredients used: 4.0 gr Garam Masala, 1.0 gr Ground Chili, 4.0 gr Ground Coriander, 4.0 gr Ground Cumin, 3.0 gr Ground Turmeric

    Cookware: large pot, wooden spoon

  5. Step 5

    Add the tomato and cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened.

    Timer: 5 min (fixed)

    Ingredients used: 400.0 gr Tomato

    Cookware: large pot, wooden spoon

  6. Step 6

    Add the rinsed lentils, coconut milk, water, and salt. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to low heat and simmer uncovered until the lentils are tender, stirring occasionally.

    Timer: 20 min (fixed)

    Ingredients used: 400.0 ml Coconut Milk, 6.0 gr Salt, 500.0 ml Water

    Cookware: large pot, wooden spoon

  7. Step 7

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

    Timer: 4 min (fixed)

    Ingredients used: 200.0 gr Spinach

    Cookware: large pot, wooden spoon

  8. Step 8

    Remove the pot from the heat and stir in the lemon juice. Let the curry stand briefly before serving.

    Timer: 2 min (fixed)

    Ingredients used: 15.0 ml Lemon Juice

    Cookware: large pot, wooden spoon

Nutrition (Estimated)

Food safety

Caution: low

Serve hot. Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours in a covered container and consume within 3 days; reheat until steaming throughout.

Risk factors

  • hot oil and boiling curry can cause burns
  • cooked lentils and spinach require prompt refrigeration