Step-by-step instructions

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Bring 4 cups water and lentils to a boil in a saucepan; stir in salt. Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer 10 minutes. Skim off any foam that forms; continue to simmer until lentils are tender, about 1 hour.
2
Heat oil in a separate saucepan. Add mustard seeds and cumin seeds; cook until they start to splatter, 2 to 3 minutes. Add onion, garlic, and turmeric; cook and stir until onion is soft, about 5 minutes. Stir in spinach, tomato, and cayenne pepper; cook until spinach wilts and tomato is tender, about 5 minutes.
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Stir cooked lentils and cilantro into spinach mixture; bring to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes. Taste; adjust salt and water according to preferences.

Spinach and Tomato Dal (Indian Lentil Soup)

Name: Spinach and Tomato Dal (Indian Lentil Soup)
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 90 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 4 cups water; 1 cup red lentils; 1 teaspoon salt, plus more for seasoning; 3 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 teaspoon mustard seeds; 1 teaspoon cumin seeds; 1 onion, chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 pinch ground turmeric; 1 bunch spinach, chopped; 1 large plum tomato, chopped; 0.5 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 0.25 cup chopped fresh cilantro; water, as needed

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🔥 291 kcal⏱ 1h 50m⏱ 20 min prep🍳 1h 30m cook👤 4 servings👨‍🍳👨‍🍳👨‍🍳 Hard

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This red lentil, spinach, and tomato dal (Indian lentil soup) recipe makes a hearty and healthy dish that leaves you satisfied without overfilling you.

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Step-by-step instructions

0/3 done

1
Bring 4 cups water and lentils to a boil in a saucepan; stir in salt. Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer 10 minutes. Skim off any foam that forms; continue to simmer until lentils are tender, about 1 hour.
2
Heat oil in a separate saucepan. Add mustard seeds and cumin seeds; cook until they start to splatter, 2 to 3 minutes. Add onion, garlic, and turmeric; cook and stir until onion is soft, about 5 minutes. Stir in spinach, tomato, and cayenne pepper; cook until spinach wilts and tomato is tender, about 5 minutes.
3
Stir cooked lentils and cilantro into spinach mixture; bring to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes. Taste; adjust salt and water according to preferences.