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Ingredients:

• 1 cup yellow lentils (moong dal)
• 1 cup chopped spinach
• 1 medium-sized tomato, chopped
• 1 medium-sized onion, chopped
• 1 tsp cumin seeds
• 1 tsp turmeric powder
• 1 tsp coriander powder
• 1 tsp garam masala
• 1 tsp ginger, grated
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1-2 green chilies, chopped (optional)
• Salt to taste
• 2 cups water
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil

Instructions:

1. Start by rinsing the lentils in cold water until the water runs clear. Then soak the lentils in enough water for at least 30 minutes.
2. In a pan, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Once hot, add in the cumin seeds and let them splutter.
3. Add in the chopped onions, ginger, garlic, and green chilies (if using) and sauté until the onions turn translucent.
4. Next, add in the chopped tomatoes and cook until they become soft and mushy.
5. Drain the soaked lentils and add them to the pan. Mix well with the onion and tomato mixture.
6. Add in the turmeric powder, coriander powder, garam masala, and salt to taste. Mix everything together.
7. Pour in the water and bring the mixture to a boil. Then reduce the heat to low, cover the pan, and let the lentils cook for 15 minutes.
8. After 15 minutes, add in the chopped spinach and give everything a good stir. Cover the pan again and let the lentils and spinach cook for an additional 5-10 minutes until the spinach is wilted and the lentils are fully cooked.
9. Once done, turn off the heat and let the lentils and spinach curry sit for a couple of minutes before serving.
10. Garnish with some fresh coriander leaves and serve hot with rice or Indian flatbread (roti or naan).