Quick Lentil Dhaal

Quick Lentil Dhaal

Macronutrients per 100g

Energy

Energy

98kcal

Sugar

Sugar

1g

Fat

Fat

15g

Fiber

Fiber

1g

Saturated Fat

Sat fat

0g

Protein

Protein

7g

Carbs

Carbs

18g

Sodium

Sodium

27mg

Ingredients

- 2 cloves finely grated Garlic
- 2.5cm / 1in peeled and finely grated Ginger
- 2 tsp Smoked paprika
- 1 tsp Ground turmeric
- 1 tsp Ground coriander
- 2 tsp Mild garam masala
- 0.5 tsp Ground cumin
- 2 x 380g packets / 2 x 13.4oz packets Cooked lentils
- 130g / 4.6oz Frozen chopped spinach
- to taste freshly ground Black pepper
- 1 tbsp Garlic-infused olive oil
- 1 coarsely grated Onion
- 1 tbsp Tomato purée

Preparation

1. Heat 1 tbsp garlic-infused olive oil in a saucepan, add 1 coarsely grated onion and sauté for about 2–3 minutes until translucent.
2. Add 1 tbsp tomato purée, 2 finely grated garlic cloves, and 2.5cm / 1in peeled and finely grated ginger.
3. Stir in 2 tsp smoked paprika, 1 tsp ground turmeric, 1 tsp ground coriander, 2 tsp mild garam masala, and 0.5 tsp ground cumin. Cook for a minute, stirring often.
4. Add 2 x 380g / 2 x 13.4oz packets of cooked lentils, including water, and 130g / 4.6oz frozen chopped spinach. Bring to a boil.
5. Simmer for 10 minutes, stirring 2–3 times.
6. Serve with freshly ground black pepper to taste.

Micronutrients % of RDI

Iron

Iron

75% of RDI

Magnesium

Magnesium

85% of RDI

Vitamin C

Vitamin C

15% of RDI

Omega 3

Omega 3

0% of RDI

Vitamin A

Vitamin A

0% of RDI

Calcium

Calcium

85% of RDI

Folate

Folate

66% of RDI

Good to know

Using ready-cooked lentils makes this recipe quick and easy. Optional: Serve with boiled eggs, coriander, and sesame seeds. This dahl will keep in the fridge for 2 days or the freezer for up to 4 months.