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Lemon and spinach keep it bright.","servings":6,"yieldLabel":"servings","prepMin":10,"cookMin":30,"parentSlug":null,"cover":null,"palette":["#F5DFAE","#FBFAF4","#E09B2D","#6E9E58"],"tags":["dinner","vegan","gluten-free","dairy-free","one-pot","curry"],"visibility":"public","createdAt":"2026-10-07 15:18:46","ownerId":null,"source":"web","ingredients":[{"key":"rice","qty":1.5,"unit":"cup","item":"basmati rice","note":"rinsed","density":0.78,"ingredientId":"rice"},{"key":"water","qty":2.25,"unit":"cup","item":"water","ingredientId":"water"},{"key":"oil","qty":2,"unit":"tbsp","item":"vegetable oil","ingredientId":"vegetable-oil"},{"key":"onion","qty":1,"unit":"each","item":"yellow onion","note":"diced","density":0.68,"ingredientId":"onion"},{"key":"garlic","qty":3,"unit":"clove","item":"garlic","note":"minced","density":0.56,"ingredientId":"garlic"},{"key":"ginger","qty":1,"unit":"tbsp","item":"fresh ginger","note":"grated","density":0.55,"ingredientId":"ginger"},{"key":"curry","qty":1,"unit":"tbsp","item":"curry powder","density":0.4,"ingredientId":"curry-powder"},{"key":"turmeric","qty":0.5,"unit":"tsp","item":"ground turmeric","density":0.45,"ingredientId":"turmeric"},{"key":"lentils","qty":1.5,"unit":"cup","item":"red lentils","note":"rinsed","density":0.82,"ingredientId":"red-lentils"},{"key":"tomatoes","qty":1,"unit":"can","item":"diced tomatoes","note":"14.5 oz can","ingredientId":"diced-tomatoes"},{"key":"coconut","qty":1,"unit":"can","item":"coconut milk","note":"13.5 oz can","ingredientId":"coconut-milk"},{"key":"broth","qty":3,"unit":"cup","item":"vegetable broth","ingredientId":"vegetable-broth"},{"key":"salt","qty":1.5,"unit":"tsp","item":"kosher salt","density":0.6,"ingredientId":"salt"},{"key":"spinach","qty":5,"unit":"oz","item":"baby spinach","density":0.05,"ingredientId":"spinach"},{"key":"lemon","qty":1,"unit":"each","item":"lemon","note":"juiced","ingredientId":"lemon"},{"key":"cilantro","qty":0.25,"unit":"cup","item":"chopped cilantro","density":0.07,"ingredientId":"cilantro"}],"steps":[{"body":"Bring {rice}, {water}, and {salt:1/6} to a boil. Cover, turn the heat to low, and cook until tender. Keep covered off the heat.","timerSec":900,"media":null},{"body":"Heat {oil} in a large pot over medium heat. Cook {onion} until soft, then stir in {garlic}, {ginger}, {curry}, and {turmeric} for 1 minute.","timerSec":420,"media":null},{"body":"Add {lentils}, {tomatoes}, {coconut}, {broth}, and the rest of the salt ({salt:5/6}). Simmer, stirring often so nothing sticks, until the lentils break down and the dal is thick.","timerSec":1200,"media":null},{"body":"Stir in {spinach} until wilted, then {lemon} juice. Taste for salt, top with {cilantro}, and serve over the rice.","media":null}]},"resolved":{"servings":6,"units":"us","ingredients":["1½ cups basmati rice, rinsed","2¼ cups water","2 tbsp vegetable oil","1 yellow onion, diced","3 cloves garlic, minced","1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated","1 tbsp curry powder","½ tsp ground turmeric","1½ cups red lentils, rinsed","1 can diced tomatoes, 14.5 oz can","1 can coconut milk, 13.5 oz can","3 cups vegetable broth","1½ tsp kosher salt","5 oz baby spinach","1 lemon, juiced","¼ cup chopped cilantro"],"steps":["Bring 1½ cups basmati rice, 2¼ cups water, and ¼ tsp kosher salt to a boil. Cover, turn the heat to low, and cook until tender. Keep covered off the heat.","Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat. Cook 1 yellow onion until soft, then stir in 3 cloves garlic, 1 tbsp fresh ginger, 1 tbsp curry powder, and ½ tsp ground turmeric for 1 minute.","Add 1½ cups red lentils, 1 can diced tomatoes, 1 can coconut milk, 3 cups vegetable broth, and the rest of the salt (1¼ tsp kosher salt). Simmer, stirring often so nothing sticks, until the lentils break down and the dal is thick.","Stir in 5 oz baby spinach until wilted, then 1 lemon juice. Taste for salt, top with ¼ cup chopped cilantro, and serve over the rice."]},"schema_org":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"Recipe","@id":"https://mise.how/red-lentil-coconut-dal","url":"https://mise.how/red-lentil-coconut-dal","name":"Red Lentil Coconut Dal","description":"Red lentils collapse into a creamy, gently spiced stew in about 25 minutes. Lemon and spinach keep it bright.","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Mise Test Kitchen"},"datePublished":"2026-10-07","image":["https://mise.how/red-lentil-coconut-dal/opengraph-image"],"prepTime":"PT10M","cookTime":"PT30M","totalTime":"PT40M","recipeYield":"6 servings","keywords":"dinner, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, one-pot, curry","recipeIngredient":["1½ cups basmati rice, rinsed","2¼ cups water","2 tbsp vegetable oil","1 yellow onion, diced","3 cloves garlic, minced","1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated","1 tbsp curry powder","½ tsp ground turmeric","1½ cups red lentils, rinsed","1 can diced tomatoes, 14.5 oz can","1 can coconut milk, 13.5 oz can","3 cups vegetable broth","1½ tsp kosher salt","5 oz baby spinach","1 lemon, juiced","¼ cup chopped cilantro"],"recipeInstructions":[{"@type":"HowToStep","position":1,"text":"Bring 1½ cups basmati rice, 2¼ cups water, and ¼ tsp kosher salt to a boil. Cover, turn the heat to low, and cook until tender. Keep covered off the heat.","url":"https://mise.how/red-lentil-coconut-dal#step-1"},{"@type":"HowToStep","position":2,"text":"Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat. Cook 1 yellow onion until soft, then stir in 3 cloves garlic, 1 tbsp fresh ginger, 1 tbsp curry powder, and ½ tsp ground turmeric for 1 minute.","url":"https://mise.how/red-lentil-coconut-dal#step-2"},{"@type":"HowToStep","position":3,"text":"Add 1½ cups red lentils, 1 can diced tomatoes, 1 can coconut milk, 3 cups vegetable broth, and the rest of the salt (1¼ tsp kosher salt). Simmer, stirring often so nothing sticks, until the lentils break down and the dal is thick.","url":"https://mise.how/red-lentil-coconut-dal#step-3"},{"@type":"HowToStep","position":4,"text":"Stir in 5 oz baby spinach until wilted, then 1 lemon juice. Taste for salt, top with ¼ cup chopped cilantro, and serve over the rice.","url":"https://mise.how/red-lentil-coconut-dal#step-4"}],"suitableForDiet":"https://schema.org/VeganDiet"}}