Golden Lentil Spinach Stir Fry Recipe

About this recipe

A flavorful stir-fry featuring protein-rich lentils and vibrant spinach, infused with aromatic spices for a wholesome dinner.

Ingredients

• 250 g Spinach
• 500 g Onion
• - Tomato Ketchup
• 100 g Garlic
• - MASOOR DAL
• - Red Chilli Powder
• - Cumin Seeds / Jeera Seeds-250 Gms
• 20 g Turmeric Powder
• - Coriander Powder
• 100 g Salt
• 850 g Sundrop Heart+ Blended Cooking Oil
• 1 kg Water Chestnuts

Instructions

1. 1. Rinse the red lentils thoroughly under running water and set aside.
2. 2. Heat the cooking oil in a pan and add cumin seeds, letting them sizzle for a few seconds.
3. 3. Add finely chopped garlic and onions to the pan, sautéing until golden brown and aromatic.
4. 4. Stir in chopped tomatoes, turmeric, red chili powder, and coriander powder, cooking until the tomatoes soften completely.
5. 5. Add the rinsed lentils and water, then cover and simmer until the lentils are tender and cooked through.
6. 6. Wash and roughly chop the spinach, adding it to the pan once the lentils are cooked.
7. 7. Stir well and cook for another 5 minutes until the spinach wilts and blends with the lentils.
8. 8. Adjust the salt and seasoning to taste, stirring to ensure even flavor distribution.
9. 9. Let the stir-fry rest for 2 minutes to allow the flavors to meld before serving.
10. 10. Serve the lentil and spinach stir-fry hot, garnished with a sprinkle of coriander leaves if desired.