Some days, cooking feels like too much. On those days, this is enough. This is a simple dal and rice - nothing complicated, nothing overwhelming. Just something warm to come back to. What you need: • ½ cup toor dal (or any lentil you have) • 1½ cups water • ½ tsp turmeric • Salt (to taste) For tempering (optional but nice): • 1 tsp oil or ghee • Mustard seeds • Cumin seeds • A pinch of asafoetida (hing) • Curry leaves (if you have) Steps: Wash the dal gently. Add water, turmeric, and a little salt. Cook until soft (pressure cooker or pot—both are fine). Once cooked, mash lightly. If you have the energy: Heat oil or ghee in a small pan. Add mustard seeds, cumin, hing, and curry leaves. Pour this over the dal. Rice: Cook rice the way you normally do. Nothing special needed here. A small reminder This does not have to be perfect. It just has to be enough for today. Even showing up to cook this much counts. If you try this, share a photo or just tell us how it felt to cook today.

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If cooking feels like too much today, start small. Even boiling water counts.