Ingredients
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- 1 cup yellow split peas (soaked overnight)
- 4 cups fresh spinach (washed and chopped)
- 1 medium onion (finely chopped)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1-inch piece ginger (minced)
- 2 ripe tomatoes (diced)
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
- 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
- 1 tsp chili powder (adjust to taste)
- 1 tsp garam masala
- 1/4 cup cilantro leaves (chopped, for garnish)
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp cooking oil
Instructions
- 1. Prepare your ingredients: Soak yellow split peas overnight and rinse.
- 2. Sauté aromatics: In a large pot, heat oil over medium heat and sauté onions until golden brown (5–7 minutes).
- 3. Add garlic and ginger: Stir in minced garlic and ginger until fragrant (1–2 minutes).
- 4. Incorporate tomatoes: Add diced tomatoes, turmeric, and chili powder; cook until softened (about 5 minutes).
- 5. Fold in spinach: Gently mix in the spinach until wilted.
- 6. Combine lentils: Pour in soaked peas along with water or vegetable broth; bring to a boil then simmer for 30–40 minutes.
- 7. Finish with spices: Once lentils are tender, stir in garam masala, salt, pepper, and lemon juice; let flavors mingle on low heat for another 5 minutes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg