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ADASI

2 Cups Lentils 1 Large Russet Potato 2 oz (57 g) Unsalted Butter 1 Small Onion 4 Tbsp Vegetable Oil 2 Garlic Cloves Turmeric, Salt, Crushed Dried Savory PREPARATIONS: 1- Diced the onion. 2- Clean/Skin and chop the potato. 3- Wash the lentils. DIRECTIONS: 1- Fry the diced onion in a pot with 2 tbsp vegetable oil until translucent. 2- Sprinkle a pinch of turmeric. 3- Add the garlic cloves to the pot, and continue frying for 2 to 5 more minutes. 4- Add the lentils to the pot and continue fry 2 minutes. 5- Add the chopped potatoes to the pot, add boiling water until covers the mixture and stir. 6- Cover the pot with a lid and simmer for 25 to 30 minutes over medium heat or until the potatoes are fully cooked. 7- Add a pinch of salt and crushed dried savory to the pot and stir well. 8- Mash the lentils and potatoes with a masher. 9- Add unsalted butter, and stir until melted and fully mixed. 10- Continue the heat for 5 more minutes. 11- Fry 1 or 2 tbsp of crushed dried savory in 2 tbsp vegetable oil. 12- Add the fried dried savory to the lentils (Adasi) when serve.

ADASI CALORIES & NUTRITION VALUES

Adasi (Adas:Lentils) is a good source of protein. Lentils being Adasi's main ingredient has various of health benefits. It can stabilize the blood sugar and lower your cholesterol. Lentils are high in Iron and Vitamin B. Adasi is very high in dietary fiber. It can improve your digestive health as well as your heart. 3.5 ounces (100 grams) of Adasi has 331 calories and 131 calories from fat. It is low in cholesterol, sugar and sodium. It contains 14.6 grams of protein and 36.9 grams of carbohydrates.