Lentil Saag

Lentil Saag

 

A Saag is an Indian-style dish containing spinach. Serve with rice (either basmati or plain long-grain).

11ProPoints® Value

 

Cook time: 25 min

Serves: 4

 

10 spray(s) Calorie Controlled Cooking Spray  

1 large Onion, All Types, chopped  

4 clove(s) Garlic, crushed  

2 teaspoons Turmeric  

1 tablespoon (level) Curry Powder, garam masala  

2 teaspoons (level) Cardamom, Ground, crushed  

1 leaf/leaves Bay leaf, dry  

480 g Split Red Lentils, dry  

2 cube(s) Vegetable Stock Cube, (make 1 3/4 pints)  

240 g Spinach, chopped, frozen 

 

Mist a large saucepan with cooking spray and fry the onion until golden brown.

 

Stir in the garlic and spices and fry gently for 1 minute, until lightly toasted.

 

Add the lentils and stock and season well. Simmer for 15-20 minutes or until the lentils are just tender, adding extra stock if the pan becomes dry.

 

Stir in the chopped spinach and cook for a further 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until the spinach is cooked.

 

Season to taste.