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
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
Rinse 300g red lentils and add to the pan with 1 tin chopped tomatoes, 1 tin coconut milk and 400ml water.
- 3
Simmer for 20-25 minutes, stirring often, until the lentils are soft. Add more water if it gets too thick.
- 4
Stir in 200g frozen spinach until wilted and season. Cook 300g rice following the pack and serve together.
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