Quick and Easy Lentil Soup, Bok Choy Stir Fry, Rice & Tomato Chutney

Instructions

1. Wash lentils 2-3 times in running water and soak it for 10 mins.
2. Boil the lentils with 4 cups water, turmeric, and salt until soft.
3. In a small pan, heat 1 tsp ghee/oil, add cumin seeds, garlic (optional), and dried chili (optional). Let it brown slightly.
4. Pour the dal into the oil and simmer for 2-3 minutes.
5. Rinse 1 cup of rice.
6. Cook rice with 1.5 cups of water (adjust depending on rice type). Bring to a boil, then simmer covered until done. Alternatively, cook it in a rice cooker.
7. Heat 2 tsp olive oil, add garlic (and green chili if using), sauté till golden.
8. Add chopped Bok choy, stir well.
9. Add salt to taste.
10. Cook for 4-5 minutes until tender.
11. Add 1 tsp olive oil and add fenugreek or cumin seeds to a pan.
12. Roast tomatoes, garlic, and green chili (optional).
13. Blend or mash with salt, peanut/sesame (if using), and mint.