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Ingredients
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2 cups split yellow lentils (mung dahl)
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water to cover
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2 tablespoons coconut oil
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3 teaspoons cumin seeds
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½ teaspoon asafoetida powder
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2 large tomatoes, cut into thin wedges
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½ cup water, or more as needed
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3 teaspoons ground coriander
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1 teaspoon Aleppo red pepper flakes
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1 teaspoon ground turmeric
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2 bunches fresh spinach, trimmed and coarsely chopped
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1 lemon, juiced
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1 teaspoon sea salt
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1 teaspoon garam masala
Directions
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Rinse split mung dahl beans and drain. Place in a medium-large saucepan over high heat and add enough water to cover by 1 inch. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and cover. Simmer, splashing in more water if lentils get too dry, until softened, about 1 hour.
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Meanwhile, heat oil in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add cumin seeds and fry until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes. Add asafoetida and cook until browned, about 10 seconds. Stir in tomatoes and 1/2 to 1 cup water, scraping any browned bits off the bottom. Add coriander, Aleppo pepper, and turmeric. Cover and cook for 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in spinach, cover, and cook until bright green, about 5 minutes.
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Remove lentils from heat. Drain excess water but leave 1/4 to 1/2 cup. Stir in the spinach mixture and return pan to medium-low heat. Mix in lemon juice, sea salt, and garam masala. Simmer until desired consistency is reached, 5 to 10 minutes more.
Cook's Note:
Lentils will only need 10 minutes if using a pressure cooker.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
246 | Calories |
5g | Fat |
38g | Carbs |
16g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 8 | |
Calories 246 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat 5g | 6% |
Saturated Fat 3g | 16% |
Sodium 297mg | 13% |
Total Carbohydrate 38g | 14% |
Dietary Fiber 19g | 68% |
Total Sugars 3g | |
Protein 16g | 32% |
Vitamin C 43mg | 48% |
Calcium 143mg | 11% |
Iron 10mg | 54% |
Potassium 1114mg | 24% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.