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Slow cooked Pea and Spinach-y Dahl

This dish is not only delicious but packed with fiber and protein. Say goodbye to the carb cravings – it’s gluten-free, filling, and perfect for any time.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 hours
Servings 6

Ingredients
  

  • 400 g dried red/yellow split peas
  • 50 g butter
  • 2 onions finely chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves crashed
  • 3 cm ginger grated
  • 1 green chili finely chopped
  • 1 tsp cumin seeds/powder
  • 1 tsp cumin seeds
  • 1 tsp ground coriander
  • 1 tsp ground turmeric
  • 1 tsp garam masala/ or curry spice
  • 1/2 can of 400g canned chopped tomatoes/200g passata
  • 750 ml vegetable stock
  • 500 ml water
  • 1/2 fruit sauce/ stevia (optional)
  • 100 g baby spinach/chard/kale roughly chopped
  • fresh coriander leaves to serve

Instructions
 

In the Morning

  • Rinse the peas under cold water until the water runs clear and drain well.
  • In a large frying pan melt butter add onion garlic ginger and chili cook until the onion is translucent.
  • Add the remaining spices and cook until the mixture is fragrant. Combine the mixture in the slow cooker insert with the tinned tomato, stock, water stefia and split peas.
  • Cover and cook for 10 hours o low or 5 hours on high.

In the Evening

  • Stir the chopped greens through the warm dahl mixture until wilted. Serve with scattering of coriander on top and a boiled eggs.

Notes

Cook: 10 hours on Low or 5 hours on high.
Keyword Lentil dahl, Vegan recipe, Low carb meal, High in fiber meal, slowcooked beans recipes