Lentil & Spinach Dhal

Ingredients

• 300 g red lentils
• 400 g tinned chopped tomatoes
• 150 g spinach
• 1 onion
• 3 cloves garlic
• 20 g fresh ginger
• 1 tsp ground turmeric
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 300 g basmati rice
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil

Method

1. 1

   Soften the chopped onion, garlic and ginger in the oil, then stir in the turmeric and cumin.

2. 2

   Add the rinsed lentils, tomatoes and 600ml water, and simmer for 20 minutes until the lentils are soft, stirring now and then.

3. 3

   Stir in the spinach until wilted and season to taste.

4. 4

   Meanwhile cook the rice and serve alongside the dhal.