Lentils with greens

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  • Number of Servings: 6
Ingredients
1. 1 cup of moong dal cooked with 1 tsp turmeric powder 1/2 tsp of sesame oil in 2 cups of water till soft and mushy (masoor or toor dal will work as well)2. 2 Cups of mustard greens washed and chopped3. 1/4 cup chopped shallots4. 5-6 green chilies slit5. 1 tomato chopped6. seasonings: mustard seeds and curry leaves7. salt to taste8. 1 tsp oil or ghee
Directions
1. In a pan heat oil and add the mustard seeds and when they pop add the curry leaves followed by the onions. When onions turn pink and translucent add in the green chilies
2. Add the tomatoes and saute till they are soft
3. Add the mustard greens and saute till they start to wilt
4. Add the cooked dal, give a good mix
5. Add salt to taste and let it come to a boil

Serve with rice, they are an excellent side for chapatis (flat Indian wheat bread)

Number of Servings: 6

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user INDOSUNGOD.

Servings Per Recipe: 6
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 54.2
  • Total Fat: 0.3 g
  • Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
  • Sodium: 8.8 mg
  • Total Carbs: 10.1 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 3.6 g
  • Protein: 3.9 g

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