Dal and Spinach Soup Easy
Ingredients:
- 200g orange lentils
- 1l vegetable stock
- 1 tbsp rapeseed oil
- 1 small onion
- 1 clove of garlic, minced
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
- 1 tsp mustard seeds
- 1 tsp fennel seeds
- ½ tsp turmeric
- ¼ tsp cinnamon
- ½ tsp chilli powder
- 200g fresh spinach
- 250ml coconut milk
- 1 tsp salt
- Juice of half a lime
- 2 tbsp fresh coriander, chopped
Method
Chop the onion finely while heating the oil in a large saucepan
Add the onion and fry on a high heat until the edges are turning golden
Add all of the dried spices and cook for one minute
Add the lentils and garlic and stir for one minute
Pour in the stock and bring to a boil before turning down to a simmer
Simmer for 40-60 minutes until the lentils are nice and soft
Add the coconut milk and salt, and continue to simmer for 5-10 minutes
Add the lime juice and the spinach, then stir until the spinach has wilted
Season to taste, then top with coriander and serve with a slice of bread (a dollop of plain yoghurt also works very well).
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