Spinach Chickpea Coconut Dal
Red lentils form a soft base for whole chickpeas and wilted spinach in coconut milk. This makes a spoonable dinner with more texture than a fully blended lentil soup. Let the lentils begin to break down before the cooked chickpeas enter, and stir more often as the mixture thickens. Spinach goes in near the end.
South Asian · Preparation time: 12 min · Cook time: 28 min · Total time: 40 min · 2 servings · Easy
Recipe timing and yield are estimates. This recipe has not been kitchen-tested.
Ingredients
- 100 g Split red lentils
- 180 g Cooked chickpeas
- 120 g Spinach
- 200 ml Coconut milk
- 4 g Curry powder
- 350 ml Water
- 3 g Fine salt
Allergens listed for these ingredients · None identified. Check package labels.
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Rinse lentils and simmer with measured water and curry powder, stirring frequently as they soften.
- When lentils begin to collapse, add coconut milk, drained chickpeas and salt and continue to a creamy texture.
- Fold in washed spinach and simmer until wilted and the chickpeas are hot. Serve in shallow bowls.
Official food storage reference
Equipment
Kitchen scale, measuring jug, knife, cutting board, saucepan or pot sized for the ingredients, mixing bowl, sieve or colander, spatula or spoon.
Storage
Keep perishable ingredients refrigerated according to their labels. Serve promptly. Chill cooked leftovers promptly in shallow covered portions and consult the official storage chart for the food type.
For perishable foods and leftovers, U.S. FDA guidance calls for prompt refrigeration, no more than two hours at room temperature (one hour above 32°C/90°F), and a refrigerator at or below 4°C/40°F. Follow the product label and local guidance. Smell and appearance alone cannot establish safety.
FDA handling and storage conditions
Ingredient substitution
Keep split red lentils for the creamy base and cooked chickpeas for texture. Exchanging their dry/cooked weights changes both absorption and cooking time.
Editorial guidance, not kitchen-tested. Check product labels and allergens after any change. These notes do not change automatic inventory matching.
Ingredient substitution principles (Colorado State University Extension)Cooking Tips
Read through the method and measure the ingredients before heating the pan. Use the listed equipment and check the recipe-specific handling notes above.
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