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Dhal and Naan
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Dhal and Naan

This mildly spiced Dhal Vegetable Soup is perfect, made with lentils, carrots, tomatoes, and potatoes, with a variety of herbs and spices. Topped with some chopped fresh cilantro and served with freshly baked Naan, these two recipes are the perfect way to detox and start the new year on the right foot.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time2 hours 20 minutes
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Course: Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: Indian
Keyword: Dhal, Naan, Vegetarian
Servings: 6
Calories: 386kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 Tablespoons Ghee
  • 1 Cup Onion Diced
  • 1 Cup Celery Diced
  • 3 Tablespoons Fresh Ginger Grated
  • 2 Teaspoons Garlic Crushed and chopped
  • 1-2 Jalapenos Seeded and finely diced, seeds option (hot)
  • 2 Teaspoons Ground Turmeric
  • 2 Teaspoons Ground Cumin
  • 2 Teaspoons Curry Powder
  • 1 Teaspoon Ground Coriander
  • 1/2-1 Teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes Optional
  • 1 Pound Dried Lentils Any color
  • 6-8 Cups Water Add more if needed
  • 3 Cups Tomatoes Diced
  • 2 Cups Red Potatoes 1-inch dice, skin on
  • 2 Cups Carrots 1-inch dice, peeled
  • 3 Teaspoons Salt

Instructions

  • Place dried lentils in a fine sieve and rinse thoroughly until the water runs clear, sort through the lentils to remove any debris
  • In a large saucepan, add ghee and the onions, and celery, sauté for 3-minutes until soft
  • Add the garlic, ginger, and jalapenos and sauté for 1-minute
  • Add the turmeric, ground cumin, curry powder, and ground coriander sauté for 1-minute to temper the spices and wake them up
  • Add 6 cups of water and lentils, and bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer. Simmer for 30-minutes.
  • After 30-minutes, add salt, tomatoes, carrots, and potatoes, return to a boil, reduce to a simmer and simmer for 1-hour
  • Taste frequently and adjust seasonings as needed, if not hot enough, red pepper flakes are optional, if too hot, add additional potatoes
Nutrition Facts
Dhal and Naan
Amount Per Serving
Calories 386 Calories from Fat 63
% Daily Value*
Fat 7g11%
Saturated Fat 3g19%
Cholesterol 13mg4%
Sodium 1237mg54%
Potassium 1285mg37%
Carbohydrates 62g21%
Fiber 27g113%
Sugar 8g9%
Protein 22g44%
Vitamin A 7937IU159%
Vitamin C 24mg29%
Calcium 100mg10%
Iron 7mg39%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.