💖 Lentil Dahl Recipe Budget recipe Challenge

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water + cornstarch

Almond milk reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

red lentils

🥗Healthier: green lentils

💰Cheaper: split peas

Green lentils are often less expensive and provide a similar texture.

Chop 4 carrots and half an onion.

Peel 1 eggplant and chop it.

Chop 4 cloves of garlic.

Use half a can of tomatoes, saving the other half for later.

Add 2 tablespoons of olive oil to a pan.

Add the chopped carrots and eggplant to the pan and start sautéing.

Add 1 teaspoon of cumin, 1 teaspoon of turmeric, and 1 teaspoon of chili to the pan.

Add 1 teaspoon of salt and 1/2 teaspoon of pepper to the pan.

Add the chopped onions and garlic to the pan and sauté until fragrant.

Add 1.5 cups of lentils to the pan and coat them with the spices.

Add half a can of tomatoes to the pan.

Add 2 cups of water to the pan and bring to a boil.

Once boiling, cover the pan and let it simmer for 30 minutes.

Add 1/2 cup of spinach right before serving and stir it in.

Serve with white rice or baguette, or enjoy it on its own.

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