Red Lentil Dahl

• 2 onions, diced
• 3 garlic cloves, chopped
• 1 tbsp ginger, peeled and grated
• ½ tsp chilli flakes
• ½ tsp cumin seeds
• ½ tsp coriander seeds
• ½ tsp mustard seeds
• 2 tsp tumeric
• 1 tsp garam masala
• 200g dried red lentils
• 400ml coconut milk
• 400ml chopped tomatoes
• 500ml vegetable stock
• ½ small bag fresh spinach
• squeeze of lemon

Heat 2 tbsp of oil in a large pan over a medium heat. Fry the onion gently for 5 minutes. Add the garlic, ginger and red chilli and cook for a few minutes more.

Whilst that is cooking, grind the cumin, coriander and mustard seeds lightly in a pestle and mortar. Then add to the pan, along with the turmeric and garam masala and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.

Add the lentils along with the tomatoes, coconut milk and stock, then stir to combine. Season with salt and pepper and cook on a medium/low heat until thick - at least 15-20 minutes - stirring often so that it doesn’t stick to the pan.Taste and add more chilli if desired.

Add a squeeze of lemon juice and the handfuls of spinach. Allow the spinach to wilt and then serve.