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Indian Yellow Lentils

Yellow lentils flavored with Indian spices.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 6

Ingredients

  • 2 cups Yellow Lentils
  • 1 tablespoon grape seed oil
  • 1 small onion diced
  • 1 tablespoon ginger stir-in-paste
  • 1 tablespoon garlic stir-in-paste
  • 1 tablespoon lemongrass stir-in-paste
  • 1 teaspoon garam masala
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • 13.5 ounces coconut milk
  • 14.5 ounce can of stewed tomatoes
  • 14.5 ounce can of petite diced tomatoes
  • 1 bunch fresh spinach
  • 1 russet potato rough dice

Instructions

  1. In a pot of boiling water, add the lentils and cook until soft, about 15 minutes.
  2. Drain and set aside.
  3. In a skillet on medium high heat, add the oil and cook until warm.
  4. Add the onions, salt, pepper and garam masala. Cook until softened - 3 - 4 minutes.
  5. Add in the stir-in-pastes and cook for 1 - 2 minutes.
  6. Add in the tomatoes and cook for 1 minute.
  7. Add in the diced potatoes, cover pan and cook for 10 minutes.
  8. Next, add in the coconut milk, stir well and for 1 minute.
  9. Next, add the spinach and cook until wilted about 3 minutes.
  10. Finish by adding in the lentils. Mix well and cook for 2 - 3 more minutes.

Recipe Notes

Do not overcook the lentils.