# Slow Cooker Sri Lankan Red Lentil Spinach Dahl

This is a comforting, high-protein, and flavorful slow cooker Sri Lankan lentil and spinach dal with minimal prep.

- Servings: 6 servings
- Total time: 240 min
- Cuisine: Indian
- Category: Soup
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 450 g red lentils
- 1 tin coconut milk
- 1 tin chopped tomatoes
- 500 ml vegetable stock
- 1 red chilli
- 1 tbsp minced garlic
- 1 tbsp minced ginger
- 1 onion
- 1 tbsp turmeric
- 1 tbsp cumin
- 1 tbsp curry powder
- 1 tsp chilli powder
- 2 large handfuls spinach
- 100 ml water
- 1 red chilli
- 1 coriander
- 1 drizzle yogurt

## Instructions

1. Add all ingredients to the slow cooker excluding the spinach.
2. Cook on high for 4 hours or on low for 8 hours.
3. If looking too thick, add another 100ml of water to loosen it up.
4. 30 minutes before serving, add the fresh spinach.
5. Garnish with fresh red chilli, coriander, and a drizzle of yogurt.

## Equipment

- slow cooker

## Tips

- If the dhal is too thick, add more water to loosen it up.
- Garnish with fresh red chilli, coriander, and a drizzle of yogurt.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.facebook.com/share/r/1GdnXhJ8rY/
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/736ce58f-a0e1-409c-8d85-46f4992aec91
- Extracted: 2026-01-11

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