How to Microwave Lentils when You Run out of Gas Recipe

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Ingredients:

  • 6 cups water

Directions:

  1. Put the lentils in a colander or bowl and wash under atlast 10-12 changes of water to get rid of small dirt pieces that are packed alongwith lentils. You may need to wash less depending on how clean the lentil packet is.
  2. Soak the lentils in a bowl of clean water for an hour.
  3. Pour 2 cups water in a microwave-safe(and microwave proof) bowl.
  4. Add the drained lentils.
  5. Microwave for 7 minutes on HIGH power level.
  6. Drain water and refresh the lentils in three changes of cold water.
  7. Add water to the lentils until it is about an inch over the level of lentils in the bowl.
  8. Cover with a clingfilm wrap and microwave for 7 minutes on HIGH power level.
  9. Uncover, drain the scum floating on top and microwave for 10 minutes, uncovered.
  10. Allow to stand for 10 minutes.
  11. Whisk on low speed using an electric beater or use a spoon and mash the lentils.
  12. If they do not mash easily, add 2 cups water and microwave on HIGH power level for 5 minutes. Keep aside and mash when desired.
  13. For seasoning, you may use a teaspoons each of mustard seeds, cumin seeds, fenugreek seeds, 1/2 teaspoons asafoetida powder(hing), few curry leaves, a tomato(chopped), 1/4 cup of tamarind juice and some fresh corriander leaves as a garnish.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 169.44 Kcal (709 kJ)
Calories from fat 4.32 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0.48g 1%
Sodium 9.99mg 0%
Potassium 458.4mg 10%
Total Carbs 28.8g 10%
Sugars 0.96g 4%
Dietary Fiber 14.88g 60%
Protein 12.48g 25%
Vitamin C 1.9mg 3%
Iron 3.8mg 21%
Calcium 62.4mg 6%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 41.99 Kcal (176 kJ)
Calories from fat 1.07 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0.12g 1%
Sodium 2.48mg 0%
Potassium 113.61mg 10%
Total Carbs 7.14g 10%
Sugars 0.24g 4%
Dietary Fiber 3.69g 60%
Protein 3.09g 25%
Vitamin C 0.5mg 3%
Iron 1mg 21%
Calcium 15.5mg 6%

* 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

  • 2.6
    Points
  • 3
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • fat free,
  • saturated fat free,
  • sodium free,
  • cholesterol free,
  • sugar free,
  • good source of fiber

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