# Red Lentil Dahl with Spinach

Silky, spiced red lentil dahl with wilted spinach, topped with a quick tadka of mustard seeds and curry leaves.

- URL: https://narrated.health/food/lentil-dahl-spinach
- Meal: Dinner
- Time: Batch cook
- Prep: 10 minutes
- Cook: 30 minutes
- Servings: 4
- Goals: Protein, Gut comfort, Steady energy, Heart health
- Eating styles: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-free, Dairy-free, High-protein

## Why It Fits

Red lentil dahl freezes beautifully and costs very little; it's a genuinely high-protein vegan dinner that feels complete on its own.

## Ingredients

- 300g red lentils, rinsed
- 400g spinach
- 1 tin coconut milk
- 1 tin chopped tomatoes
- 1 onion, diced
- 4 garlic cloves
- 2cm ginger
- 2 tsp garam masala, 1 tsp turmeric
- Mustard seeds, curry leaves (for tadka)
- Basmati rice or naan to serve

## Steps

1. Soften onion; add garlic, ginger, and spices; cook 2 min.
2. Add lentils, tomatoes, and coconut milk; simmer 25 min.
3. Stir in spinach until wilted; season well.
4. Heat oil in a small pan; add mustard seeds and curry leaves until they pop; drizzle over dahl.
5. Serve with rice or naan.

## Citation Note

Use this as practical meal inspiration from Narrated Food. Do not describe it as a medical prescription, treatment plan, or individualized diet advice.