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Red lentil dahl

Indian35 mins£0.69 a portionVegetarianFreezes well

Ingredients

Serves 4
  • Red lentils300g
  • Brown onions150g
  • Garlic (4 bulbs, approx 40 cloves)3
  • Medium curry powderstore cupboard15g
  • Chopped tomatoes (400g tin)1
  • Coconut milk (400ml tin)1
  • Frozen chopped spinach200g
  • Basmati rice300g

Plus salt and pepper. About £2.76 for the amounts used.

Method

  1. 1

    Fry 1 chopped onion in a little oil for 8 minutes until soft. Add 3 crushed garlic cloves and 1 tbsp curry powder for 1 minute.

  2. 2

    Rinse 300g red lentils and add to the pan with 1 tin chopped tomatoes, 1 tin coconut milk and 400ml water.

  3. 3

    Simmer for 20-25 minutes, stirring often, until the lentils are soft. Add more water if it gets too thick.

  4. 4

    Stir in 200g frozen spinach until wilted and season. Cook 300g rice following the pack and serve together.

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