Spinach dhal (lentil soup) – Mood Food Labs + Uma Naidoo, MD

Ingredients

• 500grams yellow split pea lentils
• 2 tablespoons butter
• teaspoon black mustard seeds (optional)
• 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
• cloves garlic, peeled and sliced in half lengthwise
• 1 dried whole red chili (optional)
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• medium tomato, finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
• ¼ teaspoon black pepper
• 500 grams spinach
• 500ml water
• 1 tablespoon Maldon salt
• Juice of half a lemon
• 1 teaspoon asafetida powder (optional)
• Chopped fresh cilantro for garnish