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Lentils With Zucchini

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This Indian main features Lentils 1 ea Green chili, chopped, Water 1 sm Zucchini, chopped, Turmeric Salt. It delivers aromatic, well-seasoned taste, a pleasant kick of heat. Great for weeknight dinners or when you want something satisfying for the whole family. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.
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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 4
Calories: 111.2
Dietary: Gluten-free, Vegetarian
Description
This Indian main features Lentils 1 ea Green chili, chopped, Water 1 sm Zucchini, chopped, Turmeric Salt. It delivers aromatic, well-seasoned taste, a pleasant kick of heat. Great for weeknight dinners or when you want something satisfying for the whole family. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.
Ingredients
  • 1/2 cups Lentils
  • 1 whole Green chili, chopped
  • 2 1/2 cups Water 1 sm Zucchini, chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoons Turmeric Salt
  • 3 tablespoons Ghee
  • 1/2 teaspoons Garam masala
  • 2 whole Garlic cloves, chopped
  • 1 teaspoons Cumin seeds
  • 1 sl /2" piece ginger
Directions
  1. 1
    Place lentils, water & turmeric in a pot over medium heat & bring to a boil.
  2. 2
    Continue cooking, removing the froth from the top from time to time.
  3. 3
    In a separate pot, heat half the ghee.
  4. 4
    Saute onion & garlic till golden.
  5. 5
    Stir in ginger, chili & zucchini.
  6. 6
    Mix thoroughly & continue to cook for 5 minutes.
  7. 7
    Transfer the lentils to the zucchini mixture.
  8. 8
    Stir in salt & garam masala.
  9. 9
    Half cover the pot, lower the heat & cook for 15 minutes.
  10. 10
    In the remaining ghee, toss in the cumin seeds & heat till they sizle & change colour.
  11. 11
    Serve lentils hot with the ghee/cumin seeds.
  12. 12
    Michael Pandya, "Indian Vegetarian Cooking"

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

Amount Per Serving
Calories 111.2kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0.4g1%
Saturated Fat 0.1g1%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 9.2mg1%
Total Carbohydrate 22.9g8%
Dietary Fiber 3.6g15%
Sugars 1.1g
Protein 6.0g12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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