Indian Kale and Moong Dal

Kale is cooked tender with moong dal and spices in this Indian-inspired vegan dish that's full of flavor and quick and easy to prepare.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Calories: 131 Calories

Ingredients

• salt to taste
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 pinch chili powder
• 3 cups chopped kale
• 0.25 cup water
• 0.5 tablespoon ground turmeric
• 0.5 cup dried moong dal
• 0.25 tablespoon cumin seeds

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Soak moong dal in water for 30 minutes. Drain.

Step 2

Heat oil in a large pan over medium-low heat. Add turmeric and cumin seeds; cook until seeds start crackling. Add kale and soaked dal, followed by chili powder and salt. Pour in 1/4 cup water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat back to medium-low and cover the pan. Cook, mixing every 5 minutes, until desired tenderness is reached, 10 to 20 minutes total.