Healthy Vegetarian Dinner Recipes | Amritsari Dal | Stuffed Mushroom | Mexican Vegetarian Soup

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: ghee

Olive oil reduces saturated fat while maintaining flavor.

cream

🥗Healthier: coconut milk

💰Cheaper: yogurt

Coconut milk offers creaminess with fewer calories.

black lentils

💰Cheaper: brown lentils

Brown lentils are more affordable and readily available.

fresh coriander

🥗Healthier: parsley

Parsley can substitute for a similar fresh flavor.

Soak black lentils in water for at least 6 hours or overnight.

Drain and rinse the soaked lentils.

Heat butter in a pot over medium heat until melted.

Add cumin seeds and sauté until fragrant, about 30 seconds.

Stir in chopped onions and cook until golden, about 5-7 minutes.

Add ginger, garlic, and green chili; sauté for 2-3 minutes.

Incorporate chopped tomatoes, turmeric powder, and red chili powder; cook until tomatoes soften, about 5 minutes.

Add the soaked lentils and enough water to cover them.

Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 30-40 minutes, until lentils are tender.

Stir in garam masala and season with salt to taste.

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