How To Make Indian Dal In A Hurry - Vegan Indian Cuisine Recipe

cooking oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: ghee

Olive oil is a healthier fat option.

green chili

🥗Healthier: jalapeño

💰Cheaper: bell pepper

Jalapeños provide heat while being more accessible.

Add 800 milliliters of filtered water to a pot.

Stir in 1.5 teaspoons of salt and 0.5 teaspoons of turmeric powder into the water.

Bring the water to a boil.

Once boiling, add 300 grams of red split lentils and stir.

While the lentils are cooking, heat 1 tablespoon of coconut oil in a pan over low heat until melted.

Add 1 teaspoon of cumin seeds, minced garlic, and minced ginger to the pan; mix to prevent burning.

Add 300 grams of washed and cut spinach to the pan, stirring to wilt it down.

Cook the lentils for 14 minutes on medium to high heat until all the water has evaporated.

Pour the cooked lentils into the frying pan with spinach.

Add 0.5 teaspoons of chili powder and 1 cup of water to thin out the lentils; mix well.

Keep the heat on low and adjust the consistency as desired.

Serve the dal with basmati rice and papadums.

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