Spinach and Tomato Dal (Indian Lentil Soup)

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1

   {'id': 'step_0', 'step': 1, 'text': 'Bring 4 cups water and lentils to a boil in a saucepan; stir in salt. Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer 10 minutes. Skim off any foam that forms; continue to simmer until lentils are tender, about 1 hour.'}

2. 2

   {'id': 'step_1', 'step': 2, 'text': 'Heat oil in a separate saucepan. Add mustard seeds and cumin seeds; cook until they start to splatter, 2 to 3 minutes. Add onion, garlic, and turmeric; cook and stir until onion is soft, about 5 minutes. Stir in spinach, tomato, and cayenne pepper; cook until spinach wilts and tomato is tender, about 5 minutes.'}

3. 3

   {'id': 'step_2', 'step': 3, 'text': 'Stir cooked lentils and cilantro into spinach mixture; bring to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes. Taste; adjust salt and water according to preferences.'}

📊 Nutrition Facts

Per serving (4 servings total)