Spiced Indian Lentils with Spinach

Follow our step-by-step guide on how to make Spiced Indian Lentils with Spinach.

1. Step 1

   To start your delicious lentil dish, grab a heavy pan and warm up some vegetable oil over medium heat.

2. Step 2

   Toss in the sliced onion and let it cook, stirring occasionally, until it turns a lovely golden brown—this should take about 10 minutes.

3. Step 3

   The aroma will start to fill your kitchen, and you’ll know you’re on the right track! Next, add in the minced garlic and let it sauté for another minute until it becomes fragrant, making your mouth water in anticipation.

4. Step 4

   Now it’s time to bring in the star ingredients: pour in the chicken broth, add the lentils, and mix in half a cup of water.

5. Step 5

   Then, sprinkle in the crushed garlic, ground coriander, salt, ground cumin, chili powder, ground ginger, ground cinnamon, ground turmeric, ground cloves, cayenne pepper, and the bay leaf.

6. Step 6

   Give everything a good stir and bring it to a boil.

7. Step 7

   Once it’s bubbling away, cover the pan, reduce the heat to medium-low, and let it simmer gently for about 35 minutes, or until the lentils are tender and full of flavor.

8. Step 8

   While that’s cooking, let’s prepare the spinach.

9. Step 9

   Place the frozen spinach in a microwave-safe bowl, add a quarter cup of water, and pop it in the microwave for 5 minutes.

10. Step 10

    After that, give it a stir and heat it for another 5 minutes until it’s completely thawed.

11. Step 11

    Let it cool for a few minutes, then drain it and squeeze out any excess water.

12. Step 12

    Now, mix the cooked spinach into your lentil mixture, cover the pan again, and let it simmer for an additional 10 minutes.

13. Step 13

    This final step allows all those wonderful flavors to meld together beautifully.

14. Step 14

    Once it’s heated through, you’re ready to serve up a warm, comforting bowl of lentils and spinach that’s sure to delight! Enjoy every bite of this hearty dish!.