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Friday, April 29, 2011

Indian Dahl


Ingredients

  • 1 cup lentils- I used Trader Joes which are already cooked
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons fresh ginger, grated
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 2 teaspoons of coconut oil
  • 2 teaspoon cumin 
  • 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped

Directions

  1. Combine the water, turmeric, 1 teaspoon of cumin, and ginger in a small saucepan- cook about 5-7 minutes.  
  2. Meanwhile- heat coconut oil, lentils, and 1 teaspoon cumin in another saucepan and cook about 5-7 minutes.  
  3. Turn off the heat and add the salt.
  4. Pour the lentils into the saucepan and cover to allow the seasoning to blend, about 2 more minutes. Garnish with cilantro.  

Serves:  2


Calories:  270
Fat:  15g
Carbs:  24.6g
Protein:  9.8g