Garlicky Spinach Dhal with Grated Halloumi
If you’re looking for a bowl of pure comfort with a little kick, you’ve found it. This dhal is loaded with garlic, warming spices, and plenty of spinach, then crowned with a shower of salty halloumi for the ultimate finishing touch.
Ingredients
- 150g Split red lentils, rinsed well
- 1 Large tomato, finely chopped
- 1 Large knob fresh ginger, grated or finely chopped
- 3 Green chillies, finely chopped
- 1 Tsp ground cumin
- 200g Spinach, roughly chopped
- 30 ml Vegetable oil (2 tbsp)
- 6 Cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 1 Tsp chilli powder
- 1 Tsp salt, or to taste
- 100g Halloumi, grated, for serving
Step 1
Rinse the split red lentils under warm water several times until the water runs mostly clear. Place the lentils in a medium saucepan with 500 ml of water.
Step 2
Stir in the chopped tomato, ginger, green chillies, and ground cumin. Bring the mixture to a simmer uncovered for 10 to 15 minutes until the lentils are soft and have broken down into a thick dhal consistency.
Step 3
Stir the spinach into the dhal and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, until wilted.
Step 4
In a small saucepan, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the finely chopped garlic and chilli powder, cooking for 2 to 3 minutes until the garlic becomes fragrant and lightly golden. Immediately pour the garlic chilli oil over the dhal and stir well to combine.
Step 5
Season with the salt and adjust to taste.
Step 6
Finish each bowl with plenty of grated halloumi. Serve warm on its own or alongside rice, naan, or flatbreads.
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this was the first reel i saw today and i just KNEW i had to make it!! 10/10 as always, the halloumi was a delicious touch
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Annabel
this was the first reel i saw today and i just KNEW i had to make it!! 10/10 as always, the halloumi was a delicious touch