- 1 cup whole brown lentils (rinsed and drained)
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1-inch piece of ginger, grated
- 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes (or 2 fresh tomatoes, chopped)
- 1 medium potato, peeled and diced (optional, for added texture)
- 1/2 cup spinach (fresh or frozen)
- 1 tbsp olive oil (or any vegetable oil)
- 1 1/2 cups vegetable broth or water
- 1 tsp turmeric powder
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp garam masala
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika (optional, for a smoky flavor)
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional, for extra heat)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 tbsp lemon juice (for brightness)
- Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
Preparation:
- Cook the lentils:
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