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Suggest a better descriptionPeel and dice the potatoes. Measure spices into a little cup (for easy addition). Heat the spices in a nonstick soup pan over medium heat. When arromatic, add the potatoes and stir to coat; and lentils and peanut oil or ghee and cook without browning for a minute or two until the oil is warmed. Pour in the broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, let simmer, covered for about 30 minutes. Turn heat to its lowest setting. Add the tomato paste; stir to combine. Mash or puree; season with salt and pepper. Add the lemon juice; adjust salt. Serve, garnished with cilantro. VARIATIONs: *Cook with 2 whole cloves; remove before pureeing. Season with nutmeg and caraway. *Use cream or yogurt instead of lemon juice. *Add 1 to 2 teaspoons of grated fresh ginger and/or cloves to lentils while they simmer. Intriguing, entertaining flavor. Serve with a few traditional condiments like raita or pickled mango; or shredded carrot, cucumber and celery sticks; fresh melon slices. Serve with bread or basmati rice. Excerpt from AYURVEDA: Inspired cooking for your individual well being (Vegetarian) by Anne Buhring and Petra Rather. (1997 Barrons) >From the Collection of Pat Hanneman 1998Ap Tested: not as spicy as the aroma suggested. Good served with the yogurt; chopped mango and shredded carrot with splash of balsamic and sugar. We served with a slice of Orange Spice Cake LF
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Serving Size: 1 Serving (135g) | ||
Recipe Makes: 2 Servings | ||
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Calories: 99 | ||
Calories from Fat: 5 (5%) | ||
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Amt Per Serving | % DV | |
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Total Fat 0.5g | 1 % | |
Saturated Fat 0.1g | 0 % | |
Monounsaturated Fat 0.3g | ||
Polyunsanturated Fat 0.1g | ||
Cholesterol 0mg | 0 % | |
Sodium 17.6mg | 1 % | |
Potassium 614.5mg | 16 % | |
Total Carbohydrate 21.8g | 6 % | |
Dietary Fiber 3.7g | 15 % | |
Sugars, other 18g | ||
Protein 3g | 4 % | |
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Calories per serving: 99
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