Dal Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 lb dried lentils, rinsed and picked over
1 onion, roughly chopped
fresh ginger, 2-inch piece, peeled and minced
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tbsp curry powder (hot or mild , your preference)
2 tsp ground cumin
2 dried red chilies (or hot red pepper flakes or cayenne pepper, to taste)
3 -4 tomatoes, cored and roughly chopped (optional)
salt
black pepper

Directions:

Add the first 8 ingredients to a large pot, along with water to cover.
Bring to a boil over high heat; adjust heat so the mixture simmers steadily but not violently.
Cook, stirring occasionally, until the lentils are soft, about 1 hour.
Season to taste with salt and pepper; serve OR cover and refrigerate for up to several days before reheating.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	221.63 Kcal (928 kJ)
Calories from fat	7.28 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	0.81g	1%
Sodium	7.87mg	0%
Potassium	690.28mg	15%
Total Carbs	38.51g	13%
Sugars	3.12g	12%
Dietary Fiber	18.7g	75%
Protein	15.65g	31%
Vitamin C	23.7mg	40%
Iron	5.3mg	29%
Calcium	50mg	5%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	198.24 Kcal (830 kJ)
Calories from fat	6.52 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	0.72g	1%
Sodium	7.04mg	0%
Potassium	617.43mg	15%
Total Carbs	34.44g	13%
Sugars	2.79g	12%
Dietary Fiber	16.72g	75%
Protein	14g	31%
Vitamin C	21.2mg	40%
Iron	4.7mg	29%
Calcium	44.7mg	5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Find out how many calories should you eat.

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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

3.7

Points
4

PointsPlus

Good Points

low fat,
saturated fat free,
very low sodium,
cholesterol free,
high fiber

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