Breakfast Lentils
A wholesome, protein-rich dish, Breakfast Lentils are a light yet filling option to start your day. Cooked with yellow lentils, mild spices, and fresh herbs, this dish is comforting, nutritious, and pairs well with toast, parathas, or can be enjoyed as is.
Shreya Singh
1 month ago
Ingredients
Main ingredients
Spices & garnish
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
- Calories 190
- Total Fat 6 g
- Saturated Fat 2 g
- Cholesterol 5 mg
- Sodium 280 mg
- Total Carbohydrate 26 g
- Protein 9 g
Instructions
- 1 Rinse moong dal well and cook with 2 cups water, turmeric, and salt until soft (about 15–20 minutes).
- 2 In a pan, heat ghee. Add cumin seeds, let them splutter, then add onions, ginger, and green chili. Sauté until onions turn soft.
- 3 Add chopped tomatoes and cook until mushy.
- 4 Stir in the cooked dal, mix well, and adjust consistency by adding a little hot water if needed.
- 5 Simmer for 3–4 minutes to blend flavors. Adjust salt as required.
- 6 Garnish with coriander leaves and serve hot with bread, paratha, or enjoy as a light breakfast bowl.
