Name: 1-Pot Chickpea Noodle Soup
Prep time: 6 h 10 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 6 h 55 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Gluten-Free
Ingredients: 3/4 cup moong dal or chana dal; 1 1/2 Tbsp coconut or avocado oil ((or sub water, but the turmeric will be more bioavailable with a little fat)); 1 1/2 tsp cumin seed; 1 tsp mustard seed; 2 Tbsp grated (or finely chopped) ginger; 1-2 small serrano peppers ((seeds removed + diced // reduce or omit for less heat)); 1/4 tsp asafoetida ((a seasoning used in place of onion and garlic // or sub minced garlic*)); 1 cup diced tomatoes; 2 cups water; 2 whole cloves ((optional)); 2 whole cardamom pods ((optional)); 2 cups cauliflower rice*; 1/2 tsp garam masala; 1 tsp ground cumin; 1 tsp ground turmeric ((plus more to taste)); 2-3 Tbsp coconut aminos ((plus more to taste)); 1/4 tsp sea salt ((plus more to taste)); 1/3 cup light coconut milk ((optional // for creaminess, richness)); Cilantro; Lime or lemon; Roasted Vegetables

1

Add moong dal (or chana dal) to a large pot or skillet and cover with cool water. Soak overnight (or for 6 hours). Once soaked, rinse and drain. Set aside in strainer.

2

Heat the same large pot or rimmed skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add oil (or water), cumin seed, mustard seed, ginger, serrano peppers, asafoetida*, and tomatoes. Sauté for a few minutes, stirring occasionally (see photo).

3

Next, add moong dal and sauté for a few minutes, stirring occasionally. Then add water, clove (optional), and cardamom (optional). Increase heat and bring to a low boil. Then reduce heat to a simmer, cover, and cook until moong dal is tender - about 15-20 minutes.

4

Add cauliflower rice, garam masala, cumin, turmeric, coconut aminos, and sea salt and stir to combine (see photo). Cover and cook until cauliflower rice is tender, about 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally. If the mixture becomes too dry, add more water (you’re going for the texture in the photo).

5

Add coconut milk at this time for creamier texture (optional). Taste and adjust flavor as needed, adding more salt for saltiness, coconut aminos for depth of flavor, cumin for smokiness, or garam masala for warming/clove flavor.

6

Serve as is or over rice, greens, or roasted vegetables. We love this kitchari with roasted beets, sweet potatoes, cilantro, and this Tahini-Curry Paste Dressing.

7

Store leftovers in the refrigerator up to 5 days or in the freezer up to 1 month. Reheat in the microwave or on the stovetop. Add more water or coconut milk if dry.

1-Pot Chickpea Noodle Soup

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