Mung Dahl

Ingredients:

  • 2 stalks celery, thinly sliced
  • 2 cups split mung beans, soak overnight and rinse
  • 1-2 Tbls. fresh, minced ginger
  • 1-2 Tbls. fresh, minced jalapeno
  • 6 cups water or vegetable broth
  • 1 Bay leaf
  • 2 Tbls. olive oil
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 2 tsp ground coriander
  • 1 tsp ground fennel
  • 1/2 tsp turmeric
  • pinch of cayenne
  • 2 cups fresh spinach
  • 2 Tbls. lemon juice
  • fresh cilantro for garnish

Steps:

  • Add mung beans, celery, ginger, jalapeno, water and bay leaf to the crockpot.
  • On the stove heat oil, cumin, coriander, fennel, turmeric and cayenne until they bubble, then add to crockpot. Cook on LOW for 6-8 hours.
  • For the last step, 15-20 minutes before serving, add the spinach and lemon juice. Cook on HI until the spinach is wilted. Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve.