Ingredients
- 2 cauliflower florets
- 1 bay leaf
- 1/4 sunflower seeds (roasted)
- 1/4 rounds
- 6 c cool water
- 2 c carrots
- 1/2 c brown
- 1/4 c mung dal
- 1/4 c cilantro (fresh)
- 2 tb ghee
- 1 tb gingerroot
- 1 ts black
- 2 ts cumin seeds (whole)
- 1 ts sea salt
- 1 ts turmeric (ground)
- 2 ts sage (fresh)
- 1/4 ts fennel seeds (whole)
- 1 slice celery stalk
- some green onions
Cayenne pepper; to taste Rinse rice and peas in cool water; drain. In a medium saucepan, heat ghee; then saute cumin, mustard and fennel seeds until mustard seeds begint to pop. Add drained rice and peas, bay leaf and turmeric; stir well and continue to cook another 2 to 3 minutes. Add white parts of onion, ginger, celery, salt and water to pan. Bring mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer, covered, for 30 minutes. Add carrots, cauliflower and sage. Bring back to a simmer, adding additional water if necessary to keep ingredients completely covered in liquid. Continue cooking 30 or 40 more minutes. Add remaining green onions. Stir to combine, then simmer an additional 5 minutes. Serve garnished with roasted sunflower seeds and chopped cilantro.