Creamy Spinach Dal Recipe | Easy One-Pot Lentil Curry | Healthy Indian Comfort Food

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Looking for a healthy, comforting, protein-packed meal that’s done in under 45 minutes?
This Creamy Spinach Dal is cozy, nourishing, and absolutely bursting with Indian flavors. Made with red lentils, split peas, fragrant spices, golden fried onions, and fresh spinach — this dal is the ultimate weeknight comfort food.

Whether you're gluten-free, plant-based, or just love a good one-pot meal, this dal will become a staple in your kitchen. 🌿✨

🥣 INGREDIENTS — SPINACH DAL

Lentils
¾ cup split peas, soaked with a pinch of baking soda (or moong dal / toor dal)
¾ cup red lentils, rinsed and drained

Vegetables + aromatics
½ lb spinach, rinsed, dried & shredded
1 medium yellow onion, thinly sliced (1 cup)
7 garlic cloves, finely grated (2 tbsp)
1 tomato, chopped (1 cup)
2 tsp chopped green chili (optional)
1 ½ tsp freshly grated ginger

Spices
2 tsp cumin seeds
4 dried red chilies
1 tsp chili powder
1 tsp turmeric
2 tsp ground coriander
1 tsp garam masala
2 bay leaves
4 whole allspice berries (optional but delicious!)

Liquids
4 cups water
4 tbsp olive oil or avocado oil
2 tsp lemon juice
1 tsp salt (adjust to taste)
Garnish
Crispy fried onions (from the sauté step)
2 tbsp chopped cilantro

HOW TO MAKE SPINACH DAL
1. Prepare the lentils

Soak split peas with a pinch of baking soda.
Rinse red lentils and drain. Set aside.

2. Fry the onions (save some for garnish!)

Heat oil in a large pot.
Add sliced onions and cook until golden and crispy.
Remove 2–3 spoonfuls for topping later.

3. Build the flavor base

To the pot, add:

cumin seeds
garlic
dried red chilies

Sauté until fragrant.
Stir in chili powder, turmeric, coriander, garam masala, and ginger.

4. Add tomatoes + spinach

Mix in chopped tomato, green chili, and shredded spinach.
Cook until softened.

5. Add lentils + water

Pour in:
soaked split peas
red lentils
4 cups water
salt

Bring to a boil, then simmer 20–25 minutes until creamy.

6. Finish + garnish

Stir in lemon juice, fresh cilantro, and top with crispy onions.
Serve with rice, naan, roti, or enjoy as a nourishing bowl on its own.

💚 WHY YOU’LL LOVE THIS RECIPE

✓ Naturally gluten-free
✓ High-protein plant-based meal
✓ Budget-friendly & pantry-friendly items
✓ One-pot & easy for beginners
✓ Cozy comfort food without being heavy

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