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Green lentil & spinach dal with spinach flatbreads
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Green Lentil & Spinach Dal with Spinach Flatbreads

An incredibly delicious and wholesome green lentil and spinach dal served with spinach flatbreads. Make a huge batch freeze in portions for a speedy meal.
Course Main Course
Cuisine Plant-based
Diet Vegan, Vegetarian
Keyword Lentils, Plant-based, Spinach, Vegan
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Author Niki Webster

Ingredients

  • 1 onion chopped
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic sliced
  • 1 tsp black mustard seeds
  • 1 tsp turmeric
  • 1 tsp cumin seeds
  • 1 tsp ground coriander
  • 1/2 tsp chilli flakes
  • 8 curry leaves
  • 200 g green lentils rinsed
  • 750 ml water
  • 150 g spinach
  • 3 tbsp coconut yogurt or cream
  • 1 tsp sea salt

For the toppings

  • 1 tsp garam masala
  • Chilli flakes
  • More coconut yogurt

For the gram flour flatbreads

  • 100 g gram flour
  • Big handful spinach roughly chopped
  • Big pinch sea salt
  • Splash olive oil
  • 1 tsp turmeric
  • 1 tsp cumin seeds
  • 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
  • 200 ml water

Instructions

  • First, add the oil to a large frying pan and heat to a medium heat. Add in the mustard seeds. When they pop, add in the cumin seeds, coriander, turmeric, curry leaves and chilli flakes. Stir for a few seconds, then add the onion. Fry for approx 8-10 minutes on a low to medium heat until soft and browning.
  • Add in the garlic and stir for another few minutes on a low heat.
  • Now add the lentils and water. Simmer for 25 minutes stirring occasionally. Add more water if needed.
  • Blitz the spinach in a food processor until roughly chopped up. Now add the spinach. Simmer for a further 5 minutes
  • Stir in the coconut yogurt/milk and season well.
  • Top with garam masala and more coconut yogurt.

To make the flatbreads

  • Add the gram flour and seasoning to a large bowl. Stir to combine. Add in the water, olive oil, spinach and vinegar. Mix to a smooth batter.
  • Set aside for 10 minutes.
  • Add a little oil to the base of a non-stick small frying pan. Add 1/4 cup of the batter to the pan and swirl around the bottom.
  • Cook on a medium heat for approximately 2 minutes until there are bubbles in the bread and you can lift over to flip easily.
  • Flip and cook on the other side for 30 seconds to a minute.
  • Remove from the pan and place on and cover with a clean cloth to keep warm.
  • Repeat the process with the remaining batter.

Notes

2-4 servings