Five-Lentil Stew (Panch Dal) Recipe

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Five-Lentil Stew (Panch Dal)
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Ingredients:

  • 1/4 cup channa dal
  • 1/4 cup urad dal
  • 1/4 cup masoor dal
  • 1/4 cup toor dal
  • 1/4 cup mung dal
  • 5 cups water
  • 1/2 tsp turmeric
  • 1 tbsp oil or 1 tbsp ghee
  • 1 large onion, chopped , finely
  • 1 tsp cumin seed
  • 1 tsp salt (to taste)

Directions:

  1. Rinse dals. Bring water to boil in large pot. Add dals, stir, and bring back to boil. Remove from heat, cover, and let sit 2 hours.
  2. Add turmeric and cayenne to dal and bring water to boil. Reduce heat slightly and simmer until dal is tender, approximately 35 minutes.
  3. 10-15 minutes before dal is ready, begin cooking spice mixture. Heat oil in heavy skillet or saucepan over medium-high heat. When hot, add onion and garlic and fry 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently. Add cumin and garam masala and cook another minute. Add tomatoes and salt and cook until tomatoes have been reduced, approximately 10 minutes.
  4. Add onion mixture to dal and stir well. Cook 2-3 minutes more to blend flavors. Taste for salt and adjust seasoning.
  5. Serve hot in one large bowl or in individual-sized bowls with chapati or naan.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 540.81 Kcal (2264 kJ)
Calories from fat 175.3 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 19.48g 30%
Cholesterol 7.5mg 3%
Sodium 598.9mg 25%
Potassium 344.2mg 7%
Total Carbs 52.75g 18%
Sugars 7.21g 29%
Dietary Fiber 6.73g 27%
Protein 18.97g 38%
Vitamin C 17.2mg 29%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 4%
Iron 2.6mg 14%
Calcium 134.9mg 13%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 102.21 Kcal (428 kJ)
Calories from fat 33.13 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3.68g 30%
Cholesterol 1.42mg 3%
Sodium 113.19mg 25%
Potassium 65.05mg 7%
Total Carbs 9.97g 18%
Sugars 1.36g 29%
Dietary Fiber 1.27g 27%
Protein 3.58g 38%
Vitamin C 3.2mg 29%
Iron 0.5mg 14%
Calcium 25.5mg 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

  • 11.6
    Points
  • 12
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • cholesterol free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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