Curried Red Lentil Dhal

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water + cornstarch

Almond milk reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

spinach

🥗Healthier: kale

💰Cheaper: frozen spinach

Frozen spinach is often cheaper and has a longer shelf life.

Melt 4 tablespoons of butter in a pot until it browns, or use ghee if preferred.

Add chopped onion to the browned butter and sauté until golden brown.

Add 1 tablespoon of cumin seeds and toast until fragrant.

Stir in curry powder and mix well with the spices.

Pour in 6 cups of water and add 2 cups of red lentils, maintaining a 3:1 water to lentil ratio.

Simmer the mixture until the lentils soften, about 10 minutes.

Optionally, puree the mixture for a smoother consistency using a blender or immersion blender.

While the lentils are simmering, cook white basmati rice according to package instructions.

Serve the lentil dhal over the cooked rice, garnished with chopped cilantro.

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