Easy Ayurvedic Masoor Dal – Healing Red Lentil Recipe for Everyday Cooking

Ingredients

• 3 cups red lentils, soaked & cooked*
• 2 tbsp avocado oil
• 1 tsp cumin seeds
• 1 tsp mustard seeds
• 1 star of anise
• 2 cups water (+ more if you like)
• 2 tsp liquid aminos
• 1 tsp turmeric powder
• 2 tsp coriander/cumin powder (this is usually a mix you can get at any Indian grocery store, or feel free to make your own of equal portions)
• 1 tsp chili powder (try using Kashmiri Chili that is mild, but a bold color)
• 1 bay leaf
• 2 tsp amchur powder
• Salt to taste
• 3 tbsp ghee, 1 dried red chili, 1 clove garlic minced, 1/2 tsp fenugreek seeds, 1/2 tsp mustard seeds, 1/4 tsp pumpkin seeds