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Dahi Dal (Yogurt Lentil Curry With Spinach)

3.8

(14)

A bowl of yogurt lentil curry on rice.
Photo by Joseph De Leo, Food Styling by Kaitlin Wayne

Sometimes all you need is just a couple of fresh ingredients thrown into a pan of simply seasoned dal to create a warming and comforting dish. The spinach along with a little yogurt makes this soothing yet deeply delicious. Serve it with some bread, or on a pile of steaming hot plain rice—the choice is yours.

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