Sweet Potato, Spinach & Lentil Dahl
A simple lentil dahl with sweet potato and spinach, designed for easy weeknight cooking and leftovers.
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Ingredients
- 1 tbsp oil
- 1 onion finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tbsp grated ginger
- 2 tsp mild curry powder or garam masala
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- 1 medium sweet potato peeled and diced
- 200 g red lentils rinsed
- 750 ml vegetable stock or water
- 150 g spinach fresh or frozen
- Salt to taste
- Lemon juice to finish (optional)
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a large saucepan over a medium heat. Add the onion and cook for 5–7 minutes until soft.
- Add the garlic and ginger and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
- Stir in the spices and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add the sweet potato, lentils and stock. Bring to a gentle boil.
- Reduce the heat and simmer for 25–30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the lentils are soft and the sweet potato is tender.
- Stir in the spinach until wilted, then season with salt and a squeeze of lemon juice if using.