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chana dal

🥗Healthier: moong dal

💰Cheaper: split peas

Moong dal is lighter and cooks faster, while split peas are more economical.

spinach

🥗Healthier: kale

💰Cheaper: frozen spinach

Kale has similar nutrients and frozen spinach is often less expensive.

Wash and finely chop the fresh spinach.

Soak 1 cup of chana dal in water overnight.

Chop 2 medium-sized tomatoes and set aside.

Chop 2 medium-sized onions and set aside.

Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a kadhai.

Add chopped onions and sauté until they turn brown.

Add 1 teaspoon of mustard seeds and sauté until fragrant.

Add 1 teaspoon of cumin seeds and sauté until fragrant.

Add a green chili garlic paste to taste and sauté for a minute.

Add 1 teaspoon of turmeric powder and sauté for a minute.

Add the chopped tomatoes and sauté until they soften.

Add salt to taste and mix well.

Add the soaked chana dal and stir everything together.

Add 1 cup of water and bring to a boil.

Once boiling, reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.

Add the chopped spinach and mix well.

Cover and cook for an additional 5 minutes on low heat until the spinach is wilted.

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