Dal Maharani (The Queen of Indian Lentils!) Recipe

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Dal Maharani (The Queen of Indian Lentils!)
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Directions:

  1. Soak red kidney beans, black gram and chana dal in water for 4-5 hours.
  2. Pressure cook the above dals (lentils) once the time for soaking is over.
  3. Transfer the dals to a skillet.
  4. Simmer, on low flame, for 30 minutes, until the lentils (dals) become extremely soft.
  5. Heat oil in a skillet.
  6. Sauté the onions and ginger in it till the raw smell of ginger is gone and onions turn golden brown.
  7. Add tomatoes and green chillies and continue to sauté.
  8. Add turmeric powder and red chili powder once the onion-tomato mixture becomes soft.
  9. Continue to sauté.
  10. Pour the cooked dal over this mixture and bring to a boil.
  11. Add salt to taste.
  12. Stir well.
  13. Just before removing from flame, add butter and fresh cream.
  14. Garnish with cilantro and serve hot with white Basmati rice!
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 392.17 Kcal (1642 kJ)
Calories from fat 131.57 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 14.62g 22%
Cholesterol 16.52mg 6%
Sodium 25.96mg 1%
Potassium 363.52mg 8%
Total Carbs 38.54g 13%
Sugars 4.9g 20%
Dietary Fiber 6.49g 26%
Protein 12.09g 24%
Vitamin C 58.9mg 98%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 6%
Iron 1.8mg 10%
Calcium 78.3mg 8%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 356 Kcal (1491 kJ)
Calories from fat 119.44 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 13.27g 22%
Cholesterol 15mg 6%
Sodium 23.57mg 1%
Potassium 329.98mg 8%
Total Carbs 34.99g 13%
Sugars 4.45g 20%
Dietary Fiber 5.89g 26%
Protein 10.98g 24%
Vitamin C 53.5mg 98%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 6%
Iron 1.6mg 10%
Calcium 71.1mg 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 8.3
    Points
  • 9
    PointsPlus

Good Points

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

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