How to Make Spinach, Sweet Potato, and Lentil Dahl | Cuisines From Around The World | Bronx Eats

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water + cornstarch

Almond milk reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

red lentils

🥗Healthier: green lentils

💰Cheaper: split peas

Split peas are often less expensive and have a similar texture.

sweet potatoes

🥗Healthier: butternut squash

💰Cheaper: regular potatoes

Regular potatoes are more budget-friendly.

cumin

💰Cheaper: caraway seeds

Caraway seeds can mimic cumin's flavor profile.

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

Add finely chopped red onion and sauté until translucent.

Stir in crushed garlic and finely chopped ginger; cook until fragrant.

Add sweet potatoes, ground turmeric, and ground cumin; stir to coat.

Pour in vegetable stock and bring to a boil.

Add red split lentils and reduce heat to a simmer; cook until lentils and sweet potatoes are tender.

Stir in spinach and cook until wilted.

Garnish with chopped scallions and torn basil leaves before serving.

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