Mung Dahl

== Description ==
Ayurvedic healers recommend the mung bean and its split version, mung dal for all body-types because it's nutritious and easy to digest.
=== 1 cup of dried mung dahl ===
=== 2 tablespoon brown mustard seeds ===
* 1 medium size Onion (chopped)
* 7 cloves of garlic (finely chopped)
* 1" ginger root (grated or finely chopped)
* 1 t.turmeric
* 3 green or black cardamom pods (cracked)
* 2 small red chilies (or ¼ t. Cayenne)
* 3 cloves
* 3 bay leaves or a pinch of neem leaves
* ½ t.coriander seeds
* ¼ t.cinnamon
* 1 pinch saffron
* ¼ t.black salt
* 2 T ghee
=== Instructions ===
# Melt the clarified butter in a large pot.
# Add the mustard seeds, cover the pot, wait for the seeds to pop. Add the seeds, sauté lightly.
# Dice the Onion and sauté until translucent. Add the garlic and ginger, sauté a little longer.
# Add the rice and Lentils and cover with water twice the depth of the rice and Lentils.
# Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat.
# Add the powdered spices (turmeric, Cayenne) and the coriander, cinnamon, bay or neem leaves, saffron, cloves, and cardamom.
# When the Lentils are tender, add the salt.
# For extra energy, use a few pieces of astragalus or kombu.
Category:Ayurvedic Recipes
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