Healthy Dahl

Serves 5 - 6

 

• Ingredients 2 cups whole green peas, mung beans or urad dahl
• 2 to 3 cups vegetables, chopped (broccoli, carrots, cauliflower, sprouts, green beans or asparagus)
• 1/2 Tbsp.ghee or olive oil
• 1 to 2 Tbsp. fresh ginger root, peeled and chopped finely,
• 1/2 to 1 teaspoon cumin seeds,
• 1 teaspoon coriander seeds,
• 1/2 to 1 teaspoon turmeric,
• 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper,
• 2 to 3 bay leaves,
• 1/8 –1/4 teaspoon each of fennel seed, asafoetida, cinnamon and cardamom
• 1/2 cup fresh coriander leaves chopped
• Garnish : coconut and more chopped coriander leaves

 

Preparation Method

Cook beans in 6 cupa water in a large covered saucepan, (adding water as needed) until they become soft.

If a smooth soup is desired, Blend the cooked beans and make puree.

Set aside. Warm ghee or oil in a soup pot.

Add spices. Toss until coated and the aromas emerge.

Add chopped vegetables and mix well.

Keep stirring for two minutes and then add 4 to 6 cups of water.

Mix well and boil.

Reduce heat, cover with the lid and simmer until vegetables are cooked.

Add cooked beans to the soup pot. Add 1 teaspoon salt.

Stir and boil again.

Reduce heat and simmer for five minutes.

If thinner consistency is desired, add more water.

 

Note: If this dish is consumed during Pancha Karma Therapy, an additional 5 to 6 tablespoons of oil or ghee should be added for best effects. During this process, greater amount of oleation is required.

 

  

• Vata Decrease
• Pitta Decrease 
• Kapha Decreases