Mung Spinach Detox Soup Recipe

                                                  Ayurvedic Spinach-Mung Detox Soup

Mung beans are the easiest to digest among all other beans (and least wind-forming) and is good for all doshas. This classic dal is  very tasty vegetarian dish which, when served with whole grains (e.g. brown rice) or dairy, provides a full protein meal. It is a simple recipe to prepare.

INGREDIENTS:

 

•             1 cup yellow mung dal washed

•             3 cups water

•             4 tsp ghee/coconut oil

•             ½ onion

•             2-3 cloves garlic

•             ½ inch (2 tsp) fresh ginger

•             ¼ tsp turmeric

•             ½ tsp cumin powder/crushed seeds

•             ¼ tsp salt or to taste

•             Spinach

 

Method for Preparing Ayurvedic Spinach-Mung Detox Soup:

 

1.            Boil mung dal and water until beans all soft and mushy.

2.            In separate frying pan, heat ghee and add onion. Fry on low-medium heat until brown.

3.            Add crushed/sliced garlic and ginger, fry for a minute then add a little water.

4.            Add turmeric, cumin and salt and cook for a little while longer to release the flavours. Add spinach and cook until just tender.

5.            Add this mixture to the dal, cook for a few more minutes.

6.            Serve with easy-cook brown rice, spelt naan or spelt chapatti.