Dinner

Red Lentils and Spinach in Masala Sauce is for Dinner.

Red Lentils and Spinach in Masala Sauce takes several minutes to prepare.

Red Lentils and Spinach in Masala Sauce takes several minutes to cook.

Red Lentils and Spinach in Masala Sauce makes 4 servings.

The ingredients for Red Lentils and Spinach in Masala Sauce are:

Masala Paste:
1? teaspoons cumin seeds
1? teaspoon coriander seeds
2″ piece ginger, peeled and cut into pieces
1-3 teaspoons red pepper flakes
1 tablespoons smoked paprika
2 teaspoons garam marsala
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons peanut or other nut oil
2 tablespoons tomato paste
⅓ cup packed cilantro leaves
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1 tablespoon coconut oil
1 small red onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
⅓ cup masala paste
1 cup stewed tomatoes
1 cup coconut milk
? cup red lentils
2 handfuls spinach

Here is how you make Red Lentils and Spinach in Masala Sauce:

To make paste, toast cumin and coriander seeds in skillet until fragrant. Use a mortar and pestle (or a spice grinder) to grind spices. In a small food processor, add ginger and pulse until broken into small pieces. Add red pepper flakes, smoked paprika, cumin, coriander, garam marsala, and salt. Give a couple pulse to incorporate. Next, add nut oil, tomato paste, and cilantro leaves. Pulse until paste forms and everything is well incorporated. Set aside. Heat a skillet over medium heat. Melt coconut oil and add diced onion, cooking until translucent, 4-5 minutes. Add in minced garlic and cook for one more minute. Stir in masala paste and cook for 1-2 minutes, then stir in stewed tomatoes and coconut milk. Stir together and bring to a boil. Add in lentils and reduce heat to medium low. Cook, stirring often, until lentils are tender, 20-25 minutes. Remove from heat and fold in spinach. Serve with your favorite grain, extra cilantro, and a dollop of greek yogurt.Serving Size: 4 ServingsNumber of Servings: 4Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user LORILIPS.

The nutritional information for Red Lentils and Spinach in Masala Sauce is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 4
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 263.2

• Total Fat: 14.7 g
• Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
• Sodium: 820.0 mg
• Total Carbs: 26.5 g
• Dietary Fiber: 4.8 g
• Protein: 9.8 g

Red Lentils and Spinach in Masala Sauce is Indian cuisine.

The dietary needs meet for Red Lentils and Spinach in Masala Sauce is Vegetarian