Red lentil dahl

• Red lentils300g
• Brown onions150g
• Garlic3 cloves
• Medium curry powderstore cupboard1 tbsp (15g)
• Chopped tomatoes1 × 400g tin
• Coconut milk1 × 400ml tin
• Frozen chopped spinach200g
• Basmati rice300g

Plus salt and pepper. About £2.77 for the amounts used.

Method

1. 1

   Fry 1 chopped onion in a little oil for 8 minutes until soft. Add 3 crushed garlic cloves and 1 tbsp curry powder for 1 minute.

2. 2

   Rinse 300g red lentils and add to the pan with 1 tin chopped tomatoes, 1 tin coconut milk and 400ml water.

3. 3

   Simmer for 20-25 minutes, stirring often, until the lentils are soft. Add more water if it gets too thick.

4. 4

   Stir in 200g frozen spinach until wilted and season. Cook 300g rice following the pack and serve together.