Published on November 18th, 2015 | by Catherine Tingey
0My Favorite Winter Breakfast
My Favorite Winter Breakfast
It’s not THAT cold here in Southern California, but if you’re like me, you like a hot breakfast as soon as it gets below 60.
This dish has great warming properties from the array of spices, and is easy to prepare. An Indian grocery will have all the spices, and if you can’t find the more exotic ones in your local grocery, don’t fret – it will still be good. Powders can also be substituted for whole seeds, if necessary.
You’ll find this so easy and flavorful that you’ll make it again and again.
Vegan Dal
Adapted from Vegan Richa
Serves 3-4
Ingredients
1 cup dry pink/red/orange lentils (Masoor Dal)
Seasoning A
1 tsp cumin seeds
1/2 tsp black mustard seeds (Raee)
4-6 dried curry leaves
Seasoning B
2 Tablespoons dried onion flakes
1 Tablespoon dried garlic flakes or 1 tsp garlic powder
1/4 tsp ginger powder
1/2 tsp turmeric powder
1 tsp coriander powder
1/2 tsp garam masala
1/2 tsp dried fenugreek leaves(kasuri methi) or 1/8 tsp fenugreek seed powder
2 dried red chilies
a generous pinch of asafoetida/hing (optional)
chopped cilantro (optional)
Directions
Wash & drain the lentils.
Boil 3 C water (or chicken broth for non-vegans), add the lentils, bring to a boil and simmer 10-15 minutes until tender.
In a separate pan, heat 2 TBSP oil on medium heat. ADD Seasoning A ingredients, stirring frequently as the spices crackle and pop.
ADD Seasoning B ingredients, stirring for a minute.
Add the spices to the lentils, or vice versa and continue simmering for 5 minutes.
Garnish with fresh cilantro.
Can be served over brown rice for a chewier meal.
ENJOY!