Kaali Daal (black Lentils) Recipe

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Kaali Daal (black Lentils)
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Ingredients:

  • 1 cup split urad daal (black lentils)
  • 2 large onions sliced thin
  • 2 green chilies slit
  • salt to taste
  • a pinch of asafetida (don''tsp worry if you cannot get this it is a very strong garlic/onion flavor used in indian vegetarian dishes i just like to get as authentic as i can you can serving this from the internet at http://www.amazon.com/barry-farm-asafoetida-powder-oz/dp/b001g5klu/ref=sr_1_8 ie=utf8&s=grocery&qid=1282757031&sr=1-8 or you may get lucky and find it at a local indian market)
  • 2 piece of ginger julienned
  • 2 tbsps ghee

Directions:

  1. Soak the Urad Daal (black lentils) in a bowl of water, overnight if possible.
  2. Boil the soaked lentils with 3 cups of water, 1 sliced onion, green chilies, asafetida and salt to taste till they are very tender.
  3. In a separate pan, heat the oil and fry the other onion till soft. Add the ginger and garlic and fry for a minute.
  4. Add the tomatoes, coriander, cumin and red chili powders and fry for another 5 minutes.
  5. Add the boiled lentils and enough water to make a thick gravy-like consistency and mix well. Simmer for 10 minutes.
  6. Pour in the whisked cream and mix well. Turn off the fire.
  7. In another small pan, heat the ghee and when hot add the cumin seeds and cook till they stop spluttering.
  8. Pour this into the lentils (it will all sizzle) and mix well.
  9. Serve hot with a vegetable side dish and Naans (tandoor-baked leavened Indian flatbread) or Butter Chicken .
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 153.62 Kcal (643 kJ)
Calories from fat 119.94 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 13.33g 21%
Cholesterol 26.33mg 9%
Sodium 14.46mg 1%
Potassium 255.98mg 5%
Total Carbs 8.21g 3%
Sugars 3.88g 16%
Dietary Fiber 1.81g 7%
Protein 1.59g 3%
Vitamin C 13.7mg 23%
Iron 0.6mg 3%
Calcium 36.4mg 4%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 115.8 Kcal (485 kJ)
Calories from fat 90.41 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 10.05g 21%
Cholesterol 19.85mg 9%
Sodium 10.9mg 1%
Potassium 192.96mg 5%
Total Carbs 6.19g 3%
Sugars 2.92g 16%
Dietary Fiber 1.36g 7%
Protein 1.2g 3%
Vitamin C 10.3mg 23%
Iron 0.5mg 3%
Calcium 27.4mg 4%

* 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

  • 3.8
    Points
  • 4
    PointsPlus

Good Points

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

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