Spicy Chana Dal Recipe

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Spicy Chana Dal
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Ingredients:

  • 5 cups water
  • 1/2 tsp ground turmeric (pisi haldi)
  • 2 inches fresh ginger (adrak, unpeeled)
  • 3/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp garam masala
  • 3 tbsp oil
  • 1/2 tsp whole cumin seed (saabut sufaid zeera)
  • 2 garlic cloves (lehsan, peeled & chopped)
  • 1/4 tsp red chili powder (pisi lal mirch)

Directions:

  1. Combine lentils in a heavy pot with 5 cups of water. Bring to a boil and remove any surface scum. Add the turmeric powder and ginger.
  2. Cover, by leaving the lid slightly open, turn heat to low, and simmer gently for 1 1/2 hours or until the lentils are tender.
  3. Stir every 5 minutes or so during the last half hour of cooking to prevent it from sticking to the bottom of pan. Remove ginger slices. Add salt and garam masala and stir to mix.
  4. Heat the oil in a small frying pan over medium heat. When it is hot, add the cumin seeds and garlic.
  5. Stir and fry until the garlic pieces are lightly brown. Add the red chilli powder into the pan. Immediately lift the pan off the heat and pour the entire content (oil and spices) into the pot with the lentils. Stir to mix.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 349.92 Kcal (1465 kJ)
Calories from fat 99.49 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 11.05g 17%
Sodium 449.98mg 19%
Potassium 713.2mg 15%
Total Carbs 44.27g 15%
Sugars 1.5g 6%
Dietary Fiber 22.52g 90%
Protein 18.92g 38%
Vitamin C 3.5mg 6%
Iron 6.1mg 34%
Calcium 76.6mg 8%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 89.59 Kcal (375 kJ)
Calories from fat 25.47 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2.83g 17%
Sodium 115.21mg 19%
Potassium 182.6mg 15%
Total Carbs 11.33g 15%
Sugars 0.38g 6%
Dietary Fiber 5.77g 90%
Protein 4.84g 38%
Vitamin C 0.9mg 6%
Iron 1.6mg 34%
Calcium 19.6mg 8%

* 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

  • 7.1
    Points
  • 8
    PointsPlus

Good Points

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

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