Indian Dhal Shorva – Lentil Soup Recipe

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Indian Dhal Shorva – Lentil Soup
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Directions:

  1. In a large saucepan, heat the ghee and add the dhal, mustard seeds, ground coriander, ground cumin, turmeric, cinnamon stick, garlic, minced ginger, curry leaves, onion, and green chilly pepper. Cook over low heat for 5 minutes until the spices are fragrant and deep brown in color and the onion has softened.
  2. Add the vegetable broth and simmer until the dhal is spft, about 30-45 minutes.
  3. Remove the cinnamon stick, green chilly pepper and curry leaves.
  4. Blend the dhal until smooth with a hand-held electric beater, then return to the saucepan.
  5. Add the diced vegetables and simmer for a further 20 minutes or until the vegetables are soft.
  6. Add the lemon juice, salt to taste, and chopped coriander. Stir well and serve with a dollop of yogurt, garnished with a few coriander leaves.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 386.66 Kcal (1619 kJ)
Calories from fat 84.74 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 9.42g 14%
Cholesterol 12.93mg 4%
Sodium 1291.74mg 54%
Potassium 1114.06mg 24%
Total Carbs 63.23g 21%
Sugars 11.74g 47%
Dietary Fiber 17.8g 71%
Protein 16.57g 33%
Vitamin C 42.6mg 71%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 8%
Iron 6.3mg 35%
Calcium 100.7mg 10%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 86.31 Kcal (361 kJ)
Calories from fat 18.92 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2.1g 14%
Cholesterol 2.89mg 4%
Sodium 288.34mg 54%
Potassium 248.68mg 24%
Total Carbs 14.11g 21%
Sugars 2.62g 47%
Dietary Fiber 3.97g 71%
Protein 3.7g 33%
Vitamin C 9.5mg 71%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 8%
Iron 1.4mg 35%
Calcium 22.5mg 10%

* 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

  • 7.7
    Points
  • 9
    PointsPlus

Good Points

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

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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