Halal Indian Style Dal Soup with Vegetables (Healthy)

• ¾ cup mixed dal (moong + masoor), rinsed
• 1 carrot, 1 zucchini, handful spinach (chopped)
• 1 onion, 1 tomato, chopped
• 1 tsp ginger-garlic paste, 1 tsp turmeric, ½ tsp cumin powder
• 2 tbsp ghee or oil, salt, fresh cilantro, lemon

1. 1Cook dal with turmeric in 4 cups water until soft.
2. 2Heat ghee, sauté onion, ginger-garlic, and tomato. Add vegetables and cook 5 min.
3. 3Add cooked dal and simmer 10–12 min. Add spinach in last 3 min.
4. 4Garnish with cilantro and lemon. Serve as light soup or with rice.
5. 5*Nutritional Value (per serving): ~200 calories, 11g protein, 30g carbs, 5g fat, 8g fiber.

Nutrition values are estimates.