Spiced Indian Lentils with Spinach
Spiced Indian Lentils with Spinach is richly aromatic, with warm coriander, cumin, cinnamon, and turmeric rounding out tender lentils and silky spinach. A hint of cayenne and cloves adds gentle heat and depth, making this dish comforting yet lively. Serve it as a hearty side or a light dinner with rice or flatbread on cool evenings.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook1 hr
- Serves8
- DifficultyMedium
- 1
Heat oil in a heavy pan over medium heat. Cook and stir the onion in the hot oil until it starts to turn golden brown, about 10 minutes. Add the minced garlic to the onion; cook and stir until fragrant, about 1 minute more.
- 2
Stir the chicken broth, lentils, 1/2 cup water, crushed garlic, coriander, salt, cumin, chili powder, ginger, cinnamon, turmeric, cinnamon, cloves, cayenne pepper, and bay leaf into the onion mixture; bring to a boil. Cover the pan, reduce the heat to medium-low, and simmer until the lentils are soft, about 35 minutes.
- 3
Put the spinach in a microwave-safe bowl and add 1/4 cup water; heat in the microwave for 5 minutes.
- 4
Stir the spinach and continue microwaving until heated through, about 5 minutes more.
- 5
Let the spinach cool, about 5 minutes; drain the water and squeeze out the excess water from the spinach.
- 6
Stir the spinach into the lentils; cover the pan and simmer until heated through, about 10 minutes.
- Calories 125.94 kcal Moderate
- Protein 5.29 g Moderate
- Carbs 19.33 g Moderate
- Total Fat 2.91 g Low Source
- Saturated Fat 0.58 g Low Source
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 5.25 mg Low Source
- Sodium 300.48 mg Moderate
- Fiber 4.28 g Moderate
- Sugar 2.8 g Moderate
- Added Sugar 0.63 g Low Source
- Calcium 217.28 mg Moderate
- Iron 2.17 mg Moderate
- Potassium 289.32 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 374.38 mcg_rae Good Source
- Vitamin C 28.94 mg Good Source
- Vitamin D 0.02 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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About This Recipe
Spiced Indian Lentils with Spinach is a Bangladeshi side dish recipe made with 17 ingredients. It takes about 1 hr 15 mins, serves 8, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Cayenne Pepper, Chicken Broth, Chili Powder, and Dried Bay Leaves. Each serving provides about 125.94 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Spiced Indian Lentils with Spinach?
- It is a Bangladeshi recipe made with 17 ingredients, usually served for side dish or dinner or lunch.
- What is Spiced Indian Lentils with Spinach made of?
- The main ingredients are Cayenne Pepper, Chicken Broth, Chili Powder, Dried Bay Leaves, Garlic. The full list of 17 is above.
- How long does it take to make Spiced Indian Lentils with Spinach?
- About 1 hr 15 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 1 hr to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 125.94 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Spiced Indian Lentils with Spinach easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 17 ingredients and 6 steps.
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