Spinach & Red Lentil Dal (Masoor Dal) - Vegan Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups red lentils (red split lentils or Masoor dahl)
• 3 cups water (for soaking)
• 1 teaspoon vinegar
• 2 tablespoons coconut oil (or preferred cooking oil)
• 2 brown onions, peeled and finely wedged
• 4 cloves garlic, peeled and crushed
• 3 teaspoons cumin seeds
• 2 teaspoons ground coriander seeds
• 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 3cm piece of ginger, skin removed and finely grated
• 3 tablespoons tomato paste
• 4–5 cups vegetable stock or water
• 3–4 large handfuls (100g) baby spinach, rinsed well
• 2 cups basmati rice (rinsed well)
• 4 cups water
• [To serve (optional)]
• Coriander leaves
• Mango chutney
• Freshly ground pepper and salt
• Coconut yoghurt