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One-pot Spinach Dhal

This easy One-pot Spinach Dhal recipe is perfect if you are looking for a flavourful curry, soup or stew dish.

Perfect to warm you up in cold weather, with the added bonus of being healthy too! It is a great source of vitamin A, C, iron and protein.

Serves

4

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Shemin's Medium Indian Curry Paste
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Shemin's Medium Indian Curry Paste

Shemin’s Medium Curry Paste is our multi award-winning paste, made to our family recipe. It brings together warming spices with a gentle, balanced heat. As it cooks, it builds a rich, comforting flavour that works beautifully with everything from chicken to vegetables.
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Shemin’s Indian Curry Paste

Our multi-award winning paste will be your new secret when it comes to Indian cooking. 

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Ingredients

How to make One-pot Spinach Dhal

  1. In a large pot heat oil over a medium high heat. Add the Shemin’s Cumin Seeds, Mustard Seeds, Kashmiri Chilli and Curry Leaves and allow to cook until the mustard seeds start to pop – about 15 seconds.
  2. Add the onions and cook for 5 minutes until the onions have softened. Add Shemin’s Indian Curry Paste and mix together. Then pour the tomatoes and continue cook over a medium heat until they have broken down. About 10 minutes.
  3. Stir in the lentils and water. Reduce the heat to low and allow to cook until the lentils with the lid off until they are soft. About 40 minutes. Add more water if you need to.
  4. Add the spinach and cook until wilted. Then add Shemin’s Chaat Masala. Check the seasoning and top with coriander before serving.
  5. Serve with Shemin’s Indian Breads and brown or white rice.

Tips

Tips
  • Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 4 days.
  • To freeze, cool the dhal to room temperature then store in a freezer safe container. Defrost before heating on the stove or microwave. If the dal is too thick add a little water.

Pair it with

Shemin's Medium Indian Curry Paste
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Shemin's Medium Indian Curry Paste

Shemin’s Medium Curry Paste is our multi award-winning paste, made to our family recipe. It brings together warming...
Add to cart £4.75
Shemin's Chaat Masala
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Shemin's Chaat Masala

Shemin’s Chaat Masala brings a bold, tangy twist to your cooking. This classic Indian spice blend adds a...
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Shemin's Curry Leaves
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Shemin's Dried Curry Leaves

Aromatic dried curry leaves that add authentic flavour to Indian dishes. Perfect for tempering oils, curries and dals....
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Shemin's Dried Kashmiri Chilli
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Shemin's Dried Kashmiri Chilli

Deep red dried chillies with vibrant colour and mild heat. Adds richness without overpowering spice. Ideal to add...
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Shemin's Black Mustard Seeds

Bold mustard seeds with a sharp, nutty flavour when tempered. Essential for Indian cooking. Adds aroma and texture...
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Shemin's Cumin Seeds
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Shemin's Cumin Seeds

Whole cumin seeds with warm, nutty flavour. Perfect for tempering in oil to release aroma. Essential in Indian...
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Many thanks as always, going to try out your new Tikka paste, after all these years it will be interesting to taste the difference Cheers, Syd Roberts

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Have used fora few years now. Love it. Looking forward to trying the tikka curry paste

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Love your pastes. We’re not adventurous enough with what we cook. Need to look at your recipe suggestions more

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Love love love Shemin's curry pastes. Best in the world and easy quick cooiking and always delicious result. Thank you!!!!

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My last order of Madras sauce was wonderful! Time for More. Will report on the paste and breads, pretty sure they will be excellent. I think I might be addicted…

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Best curry ever and so quick and easy to make dinner with. And very fresh ingredients. Thank you all at Shemins

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