Spaghetti squash Indian style!

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: evaporated milk

Almond milk is lower in calories and can add a nutty flavor.

red lentils

🥗Healthier: green lentils

💰Cheaper: split peas

Split peas are often less expensive and provide similar texture.

Heat 2 tablespoons of sesame seed oil in a cast iron pan.

Add mustard seeds, cumin, and red chillies to the oil and let them splatter.

Add a pinch of Hing (asafoetida) to the pan.

Carefully add the spaghetti squash to the pan.

Fry the spaghetti squash for a few minutes.

Add a pinch of turmeric (about a quarter teaspoon) and stir.

Cook the mixture for 1-2 minutes after adding turmeric.

Add curry leaves and green chilies to the pan.

Add grated coconut and stir for 1-2 minutes.

Add the cooked Dal to the spaghetti squash mixture and stir.

Season with salt to taste and add water to reach desired consistency.

Cover and cook for a few minutes until everything is heated through.

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