Spinach Dahl

Directions

1. 1
   Put the lentils and the water into a heavy pot and bring to the boil.
2. 2
   Cover, turn heat to low and simmer until lentils are cooked (about 45 minutes).
3. 3
   Over a medium flame, heat the oil in a large pot, add chillies and ginger and stir fry for 10 seconds.
4. 4
   Add coriander and spinach, stir and cook until the spinach has wilted.
5. 5
   Put in cooked lentils and salt.
6. 6
   Stir and mix to bring to a simmer (you may need to add some water at this stage).
7. 7
   Cover and cook very gently for 25 minutes.
8. 8
   Add the black pepper and the lemon juice, stir and cook uncovered for 5 minutes.
9. 9
   Check seasonings.