Lentils with spinach and spices are an Indian dish. Served as a side dish for poultry or meat. Lentil dishes are prepared very quickly and easily.

Summary

Ingredients

• Orange lentils – 1.5 cups
• Spinach (fresh or frozen) – 200 g
• Olive oil – 1 tbsp
• Turmeric – 0.5 teaspoon
• Paprika – 0.5 teaspoon
• Cumin – 0.5 teaspoon
• Cinnamon – 0.25 teaspoon
• Garam masala – 0.5 teaspoon
• Asafoetida – 1 teaspoon
• Salt to taste
• Ground black pepper – to taste
• Water – 2.5 cups

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Instructions

1. Mix spices (except salt and pepper) in a bowl.
2. Rinse the lentils, let the water drain.
3. Heat olive oil in a small but deep saucepan (about 1.5-2 liters), add spices. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 1 minute.
4. Pour lentils into a saucepan, mix well. Cook for 1 minute.
5. Then pour the lentils with water, salt, and pepper, bring to a boil. Cook, covered for about 10 minutes, and chop the spinach.
6. Place spinach in lentils, stir. Cover with a lid, remove the pot from the stove and let sit for 5 minutes.

   

7. You can serve lentils to the table.