Masala Dal (Adapted from Julie Sahni) Recipe

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Masala Dal (Adapted from Julie Sahni)
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Ingredients:

  • 1 1/2 cups yellow split peas
  • 1/3 tsp turmeric
  • 4 tbsp ghee or 4 tbsp canola oil
  • 1 tsp cumin seed
  • 1 1/2 cups finely chopped onions
  • 2 tbsp cilantro

Directions:

  1. Wash and rinse the peas in three changes of water.
  2. Bring to a boild in 4 Cups of water then reduce the heat to medium-low to keep the peas simmering.
  3. Cook for an hour or until peas are cooked and tender.
  4. In the mean time add the ghee (or oil) to a medium sized skillet at medium-high heat.
  5. Once ghee is hot add cumin seeds and ground pepper and tumeric for 10-15 seconds.
  6. Next add the onion and cook until brown 10-15 minutes.
  7. When the onion mixture is cooked add to the split peas.
  8. Now deglaze the skillet you cooked the onion in with ~1/4 cup of water and add this to the split peas.
  9. Garnish with cilantro and serve with naan or your favorite other bread.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 299.11 Kcal (1252 kJ)
Calories from fat 160.42 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 17.82g 27%
Cholesterol 43.96mg 15%
Sodium 1701.59mg 71%
Potassium 404.08mg 9%
Total Carbs 27.03g 9%
Sugars 2.42g 10%
Dietary Fiber 3.33g 13%
Protein 8.81g 18%
Vitamin C 5.6mg 9%
Iron 2.4mg 14%
Calcium 35.3mg 4%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 166.6 Kcal (698 kJ)
Calories from fat 89.35 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 9.93g 27%
Cholesterol 24.49mg 15%
Sodium 947.77mg 71%
Potassium 225.07mg 9%
Total Carbs 15.05g 9%
Sugars 1.35g 10%
Dietary Fiber 1.85g 13%
Protein 4.91g 18%
Vitamin C 3.1mg 9%
Iron 1.4mg 14%
Calcium 19.7mg 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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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 6.8
    Points
  • 8
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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