Masoor Daal - Indian Red Lentils Recipe

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Masoor Daal - Indian Red Lentils
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Directions:

  1. Wash the lentils well, and then put them into a sauce pan. Add 4 - 6 cups of salted water to cover the lentils.
  2. Bring lentils to a boil then reduce heat, cover and allow to simmer until they are soft. Keep the water level above the lentils.
  3. While the lentils are simmering, grind the spices together then toast them over low heat in a dry sauté pan until you have released their aromas. Set spices aside.
  4. Using the same sauté pan, heat ghee or oil over low to medium heat. Add onions and sauté until they are soft. Add garlic, sauté another 3-4 minutes. Do not burn the onions or garlic. Add spice mixture; continue to cook for 2 minutes.
  5. Once the lentils have become soft, add them and their cooking liquid to the onion and spice mixture (add more water or broth if lentil are too thick). Stir and scrape up any bit from the bottom. Stir in lemon juice, adjust salt and continue to cook for 5 minutes.
  6. Just before serving add yogurt and heat through. Serve with a wheat flat bread such as roti.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 176.26 Kcal (738 kJ)
Calories from fat 46.78 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5.2g 8%
Cholesterol 12.45mg 4%
Sodium 38.48mg 2%
Potassium 442.62mg 9%
Total Carbs 22.98g 8%
Sugars 4.71g 19%
Dietary Fiber 9.45g 38%
Protein 10.23g 20%
Vitamin C 4.8mg 8%
Iron 2.9mg 16%
Calcium 120.4mg 12%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 175.62 Kcal (735 kJ)
Calories from fat 46.61 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5.18g 8%
Cholesterol 12.4mg 4%
Sodium 38.34mg 2%
Potassium 441.02mg 9%
Total Carbs 22.9g 8%
Sugars 4.7g 19%
Dietary Fiber 9.42g 38%
Protein 10.2g 20%
Vitamin C 4.8mg 8%
Iron 2.9mg 16%
Calcium 120mg 12%

* 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

  • 3.2
    Points
  • 4
    PointsPlus

Good Points

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

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