Indian Lentils With Spinach - cooking recipe

Ingredients

13 oz green or brown lentils, washed, picked over
2 tbsp ghee or vegetable oil
1 inch peeled, grated fresh ginger
1 None long red chili, thinly sliced, plus extra to serve (optional)
13 oz baby spinach, washed
1 bunch fresh cilantro, washed, roughly chopped
1/2-3/4 cup lemon juice

Preparation

Combine lentils and 8 cups water in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil then reduce heat and simmer for 25-30 mins, or until lentils are tender. Drain.
Clean pan. Add ghee and place over low heat. Saute ginger and chili for 4-5 mins, until ginger is golden brown. Return lentils to pan along with 2 cups water. Bring to simmer. Add spinach and cilantro. Simmer, covered, for 2-3 mins, until spinach wilts.
Stir in lemon juice and season to taste. Add extra sliced red chili to serve.