Quick Lentil Dhaal

Ingredients

• 2 cloves finely grated Garlic
• 2.5cm / 1in peeled and finely grated Ginger
• 2 tsp Smoked paprika
• 1 tsp Ground turmeric
• 1 tsp Ground coriander
• 2 tsp Mild garam masala
• 0.5 tsp Ground cumin
• 2 x 380g packets / 2 x 13.4oz packets Cooked lentils
• 130g / 4.6oz Frozen chopped spinach
• to taste freshly ground Black pepper
• 1 tbsp Garlic-infused olive oil
• 1 coarsely grated Onion
• 1 tbsp Tomato purée

Preparation

1. Heat 1 tbsp garlic-infused olive oil in a saucepan, add 1 coarsely grated onion and sauté for about 2–3 minutes until translucent.
2. Add 1 tbsp tomato purée, 2 finely grated garlic cloves, and 2.5cm / 1in peeled and finely grated ginger.
3. Stir in 2 tsp smoked paprika, 1 tsp ground turmeric, 1 tsp ground coriander, 2 tsp mild garam masala, and 0.5 tsp ground cumin. Cook for a minute, stirring often.
4. Add 2 x 380g / 2 x 13.4oz packets of cooked lentils, including water, and 130g / 4.6oz frozen chopped spinach. Bring to a boil.
5. Simmer for 10 minutes, stirring 2–3 times.
6. Serve with freshly ground black pepper to taste.