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🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: butter

Coconut oil is dairy-free and has a similar cooking profile.

red lentils

🥗Healthier: green lentils

💰Cheaper: yellow split peas

Green lentils are more nutritious, while yellow split peas are often less expensive.

Rinse the moong dhal under cold water until the water runs clear.

In a pot, add the rinsed moong dhal and 4 cups of boiling water.

Add the chilli powder, turmeric powder, coriander powder, salt, and garam masala to the pot.

Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook until the dhal is soft.

In a separate pan, heat the butter and add the cumin seeds, allowing them to sizzle.

Add the crushed garlic and sliced green chillies to the butter, sautéing until fragrant.

Pour the tempered mixture over the cooked dhal and stir well.

Garnish with fresh coriander before serving.

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