Simple Dal Recipe

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Simple Dal
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Directions:

  1. Pick through the lentils, and rinse until water runs clear; drain.
  2. It doesn't matter what kind of lentils you use but brown lentils or french lentils are better used elsewhere. Things like channa dal are not the type of lentils I would use (I don't think of them as lentils)(channa dal needs to be soaked overnight).
  3. Heat the oil or ghee in a saucepan and cook onions until they are as soft as you like.
  4. Stir in remaining ingredients except the last 3, bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer for 30 minutes.
  5. Check the consistency and water level- if you want it thicker or the dal is not done, cook longer, but make sure there is water in the dal.
  6. You can always cook the water out, although the lentils tend to lose shape, but then again, I prefer that.
  7. Stir in garam masala.
  8. Serve in a bowl, garnished with chopped cilantro and sliced serrano chillies if desired.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 211.35 Kcal (885 kJ)
Calories from fat 36.6 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4.07g 6%
Sodium 590.35mg 25%
Potassium 502.52mg 11%
Total Carbs 31.13g 10%
Sugars 1.7g 7%
Dietary Fiber 15.35g 61%
Protein 12.81g 26%
Vitamin C 4.7mg 8%
Iron 4.4mg 25%
Calcium 60.3mg 6%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 65.01 Kcal (272 kJ)
Calories from fat 11.26 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1.25g 6%
Sodium 181.58mg 25%
Potassium 154.57mg 11%
Total Carbs 9.57g 10%
Sugars 0.52g 7%
Dietary Fiber 4.72g 61%
Protein 3.94g 26%
Vitamin C 1.5mg 8%
Iron 1.4mg 25%
Calcium 18.5mg 6%

* 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

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

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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