Brown Lentil Curry Recipe • Whole Masoor Dal Recipe • How To Make Dal • Masoor Ki Dal

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: light coconut milk

💰Cheaper: almond milk

Light coconut milk reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

spinach

🥗Healthier: kale

💰Cheaper: frozen spinach

Frozen spinach is often less expensive and has a longer shelf life.

Rinse brown lentils under cold water until the water runs clear.

Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 5-7 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic and grated ginger; cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

Add diced tomatoes and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.

Stir in cumin, coriander, turmeric, and cayenne pepper; cook for 1 minute.

Add rinsed lentils and vegetable broth; bring to a boil.

Reduce heat to low and simmer covered for 25-30 minutes until lentils are tender.

Stir in coconut milk and spinach; cook until spinach wilts, about 3-4 minutes.

Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

Remove from heat and stir in lime juice and chopped cilantro before serving.

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