Spicy Lentil-Coconut Curry/Soup Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1/2 cup lentils
2 cups water
2/3 cup water (for soup version only)
1 tsp turmeric
1 tsp sea salt
1 tbsp olive oil
1 pinch asafetida powder (hing)
1/3 tsp cumin seed
1/3 tsp mustard seeds
1/3 tsp sesame seeds
1/4 tsp mild cinnamon
2 dried hot peppers
1 garlic clove, minced
1 cup fennel bulbs, chopped fine
3 medium tomatoes, chopped
1 small jalapeno pepper, cored, seeded and minced fine
2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
1 tbsp brown sugar or 1 tbsp maple syrup
2 tbsp unsweetened coconut, shredded
1 tsp cumin powder
1/2 tsp coriander
1/2 tsp cayenne
1 tsp garam masala

Directions:

In a large saucepan, simmer lentils in 2 cups water for 30 minutes or until soft. Remove from heat.
Combine lentils and their cooking liquid with turmeric & salt in a blender or food processor. Blitz 10-15 seconds or until fairly smooth. Return to saucepan.
Add cilantro, coconut, brown sugar, cumin powder, coriander, cayenne, , cinnamon and garam masala. Stir well. Cover and set aside.
In a large frying pan or skillet, heat the oil.
Add hing, seed mixture and hot red peppers. Sauté until the seeds begin to pop. This will only take a few seconds!
Add the fennel, garlic and jalapeño, sauté until halfway to soft. Add tomatoes, continue sautéing until fennel is soft and tomatoes are hot and beginning to lose their shape. Remove from heat.
Add fennel/tomato mixture to lentil mixture in saucepan. Stir well. For soup, add the extra 2/3 cup water. Cover and cook on low heat 15 minutes. Remove hot red peppers before serving.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	83.73 Kcal (351 kJ)
Calories from fat	22.54 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	2.5g	4%
Sodium	302.52mg	13%
Potassium	299.88mg	6%
Total Carbs	11.95g	4%
Sugars	2.97g	12%
Dietary Fiber	4.88g	20%
Protein	3.92g	8%
Vitamin C	10.9mg	18%
Iron	1.5mg	8%
Calcium	33.5mg	3%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	48.77 Kcal (204 kJ)
Calories from fat	13.13 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	1.46g	4%
Sodium	176.18mg	13%
Potassium	174.65mg	6%
Total Carbs	6.96g	4%
Sugars	1.73g	12%
Dietary Fiber	2.84g	20%
Protein	2.28g	8%
Vitamin C	6.3mg	18%
Iron	0.9mg	8%
Calcium	19.5mg	3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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