Saute:
- 1/3 c ghee
- 1 large onion or 2 medium until translucent
Add spices
- 1/4 t fenugreek
- 1/4 t mustard seeds
- 1/4 t cumin seeds
Add and cook down till mushy:
- 7 Roma tomatos
- 3/4 t curry powder
Add:
- 2 liters of water
- 1/4 t saffron
- 1 nice sized lemongrass stalk tied in a bow
- 1/4 c fresh or dried peas
- 1/3 c dry lentils that have been soaked at least 3-5 hrs in filtered water
Simmer on low for 45 minutes.
Last 15 min add 2 T amaranth
Turn off heat.
15-20 minutes before serving add
- 4 small zucchinis diced (about 3 cups loosely packed)
- 1/2 organic lemon squeeze out juice and throw in rind
- 1 t salt
Cook down until still bright green, but softened
- 1 c sunflower seeds toast separately in a small skillet, add to top
You can use pumpkin seeds or sunflower seeds as a topping. Pumpkin seeds provide more zinc, and sunflower seeds provide more thiamine as well as a wide range of nutrients.