Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups pasta shells (dry)
  • 1 cup split & skinned Urad Dal (dry)
  • 5 cups water
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons vegetable stock powder
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1/2 cup celery, finely diced
  • 1/2 cup carrot, finely diced
  • 1/4 cup frozen spinach, thawed and drained
  • 4 -6 garlic cloves, crushed
  • 3 lemons, juice of

Method

  • Cook pasta according to directions. Drain.
  • In a large pot, bring dal, water and broth mix to a boil, reduce heat to medium. Cook until lentils are at desired consistency.
  • In skillet, saute celery, carrots and garlic. for 2-3 minutes. Add spinach and saute for another 1-2 minutes.
  • Add vegetable mixture and pasta to dal. Simmer 5 minutes.
  • Before serving add lemon juice. I also add another clove of crushed garlic, since raw garlic is quite good for you!