Seasoned Dhal Recipe

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Seasoned Dhal
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Ingredients:

  • 1 cup thoor dhal, masoor dhal, or yellow split peas
  • 1/2 tsp mustard seeds
  • 10 fresh curry leaves (optional)
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 1/2 tsp cumin
  • 1/4 tsp turmeric
  • 1/8 tsp cayenne
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp ghee (optional)

Directions:

  1. In a large bowl wash the dhal in several changes of water; drain. Place the dhal and 2 1/2 cups water in a 2-quart saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and cook, partially covered, for 30 minutes (45 minutes for yellow split peas), or until the water is absorbed and the peas break up under pressure from the back of a sppon. Check to make sure it doesn't boil over.
  2. When the dhal has finished cooking, heat the oil in a frying pan. Add the mustard seeds to the oil and heat until they pop. When the popping subsides, toss in the dried red chili and curry leaves. After a few seconds, add the onion and fry until light brown. Put in the garlic and fry 1 minute. Next, add the ground masala and fry for another minute. Stir this mixture into the dhal, along with 1/2 cup water and the salt. Partially cover and continue simmering another 10 minutes, adding more water if the mixture is too thick. It should be the consistency of thick pea soup. Remove from the heat.
  3. Stir in the lemon juice and ghee. Taste for salt.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 57.44 Kcal (240 kJ)
Calories from fat 49.19 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5.47g 8%
Cholesterol 2.1mg 1%
Sodium 389.25mg 16%
Potassium 53.94mg 1%
Total Carbs 2.29g 1%
Sugars 0.96g 4%
Dietary Fiber 0.5g 2%
Protein 0.4g 1%
Vitamin C 12.3mg 20%
Iron 0.3mg 1%
Calcium 7.6mg 1%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 198.25 Kcal (830 kJ)
Calories from fat 169.78 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 18.86g 8%
Cholesterol 7.26mg 1%
Sodium 1343.46mg 16%
Potassium 186.17mg 1%
Total Carbs 7.92g 1%
Sugars 3.31g 4%
Dietary Fiber 1.71g 2%
Protein 1.37g 1%
Vitamin C 42.4mg 20%
Iron 0.9mg 1%
Calcium 26.1mg 1%

* 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

  • 1.5
    Points
  • 2
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

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