Nutty Lentil And Spinach Stir-Fry With Coconut Rice Recipe

About this recipe

A hearty and nutritious stir-fry with protein-packed lentils, fresh spinach, and aromatic coconut rice, perfect for a balanced dinner.

Ingredients

• 250 g Spinach
• 200 ml Coconut Milk
• - Rice Flour
• 100 g Jeera
• 20 g Turmeric Powder
• - Coriander Powder
• 100 g Salt
• 100 g Garlic
• loose Ginger
• 250g Green Chilli
• 1pc Watermelon

Instructions

1. 1. Rinse and cook the red lentils in 500ml water until tender, about 15 minutes.
2. 2. Wash and roughly chop the spinach while the lentils are cooking.
3. 3. Heat vegetable oil in a pan and add cumin seeds, allowing them to sizzle for 30 seconds.
4. 4. Add minced garlic, grated ginger, and chopped green chili to the pan; sauté for 2 minutes.
5. 5. Stir in turmeric and coriander powder, cooking for another minute to enhance the flavors.
6. 6. Add the cooked lentils to the pan, mixing well with the spices and aromatics.
7. 7. Toss in chopped spinach and cook until wilted, about 3-4 minutes.
8. 8. In a separate pan, heat coconut milk and stir in rice flour to create a creamy base for the rice.
9. 9. Combine the coconut mixture with cooked rice, seasoning with 0.5 tsp salt.
10. 10. Plate the coconut rice and top it with the lentil-spinach stir-fry.