Description
A wholesome dish made with lentils and spinach served over turmeric rice.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup lentils
- 2 cups spinach, chopped
- 1 cup basmati rice
- 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
- 4 cups water
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Rinse lentils and soak for 30 minutes.
- In a pot, heat oil and add cumin seeds.
- Add chopped onion, garlic, and ginger. Sauté until golden.
- Add lentils, spinach, and water. Cook until lentils are tender.
- In another pot, rinse rice and add turmeric powder and water. Cook until rice is fluffy.
- Serve lentil mixture over turmeric rice.
Notes
- Adjust spices according to your taste.
- For added flavor, you can include lemon juice.
- This dish pairs well with yogurt.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 15g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Lentil and Spinach Dal, Turmeric Rice, Vegan Recipes