This season, seek balance and nourishment with a cozy bowl of dhal. Rich in protein, fiber, iron and so much more - this delicious dish has numerous health benefits! Not only will it support your weight loss goals by controlling your appetite but its vitamins can provide the energy needed to get through dark winter days. Give yourself some love and give into those cravings for something tasty yet wholesome - enjoy a steaming bowl of kapha-balancing goodness today!
Ingredients
1 cup of red dhal
4 cups water
2 tomatoes, chopped
3 leaves of kale, chopped
1 /2 inch grated fresh ginger
1 Tbs ghee or avacado oil
1 tsp cumin seed
1 tsp black mustard seed
1/2 tsp turmeric
1/2 tsp coriander seed
1/4 tsp black pepper
1/4 tsp hing
1/4 tsp black salt
1 tsp of pink salt
Directions
Stove Top: Heat ghee on medium heat, add cumin, mustard, and coriander seeds, and cook until they pop add the powdered herbs, and cook for one minute. Add in the remaining ingredients and turn up the heat to bring it to a boil. Simmer for 3o -45 mins until dhal is cooked well.
Vita Clay: Heat ghee on medium heat, add cumin, mustard, and coriander seeds, and cook until they pop add the powdered herbs, and cook for one minute. Add all ingredients to the vita clay and set on rice setting.
Top with freshly cut cilantro and a squeeze of lemon or lime.
Please note: If you have a hard time digesting tomatoes, try removing the skins first.
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