Dal Makhani (Spicy Black Lentils) Recipe

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Dal Makhani (Spicy Black Lentils)
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Directions:

  1. Clean, wash and soak the whole black lentils and kidney beans overnight. Drain and keep aside.
  2. Combine the lentils and beans with salt and 2 cups of water and cook till the dals are overcooked. Whisk well till the mixture is almost mashed.
  3. Heat the butter in a pan and add the cumin seeds.
  4. When the cumin seeds crackle, add the green chillies, cinnamon, cloves, green cardamom, onions, ginger-garlic paste and sauté till the onions turn golden brown in color.
  5. Add the chilli powder, turmeric powder and tomato puree and cook over a medium flame till the oil separates from the tomato gravy.
  6. Add the dal mixture, water and salt if required and simmer for 10 t 15 minutes.
  7. Add the cream and mix well.
  8. Garnish with the cilantro and serve hot.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 323.96 Kcal (1356 kJ)
Calories from fat 134.33 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 14.93g 23%
Cholesterol 39.99mg 13%
Sodium 66.47mg 3%
Potassium 997.39mg 21%
Total Carbs 36.62g 12%
Sugars 7.21g 29%
Dietary Fiber 14.2g 57%
Protein 13.79g 28%
Vitamin C 73mg 122%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 4%
Iron 4.2mg 23%
Calcium 133mg 13%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 81.69 Kcal (342 kJ)
Calories from fat 33.87 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3.76g 23%
Cholesterol 10.08mg 13%
Sodium 16.76mg 3%
Potassium 251.51mg 21%
Total Carbs 9.23g 12%
Sugars 1.82g 29%
Dietary Fiber 3.58g 57%
Protein 3.48g 28%
Vitamin C 18.4mg 122%
Iron 1mg 23%
Calcium 33.5mg 13%

* 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

  • 6.9
    Points
  • 8
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • very low sodium,
  • low cholesterol,
  • good source of fiber

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