Spinach Dal

By OcadoLife
This hacky Spinach Dal from OcadoLife food editor Lauren Hoffman would make a great side for an Indian feast, or serve it with naan bread and pickles for a simple supper. Using shop-bought pastes along with frozen…
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Ingredients

7 total
  • 1 tbsp oil
  • 2 tsp ginger and garlic paste
  • 3 tbsp curry paste
  • 300g red lentils
  • 400ml coconut milk
  • 250g frozen spinach
  • 1 good pinch (approx.) chilli powder

Method

3 steps
  1. Step 1

    Pour the oil into a large pan over medium heat, add the ginger and garlic paste and fry for 1 min. Stir in the curry paste and cook for a further min.

  2. Step 2

    Add the red lentils, coconut milk and 500ml water; stir to combine. Simmer for 15 mins or until tender. Add the frozen spinach and cook for 10 mins more.

  3. Step 3

    Season to taste, then serve immediately with a dusting of chilli powder if liked.