Spicy Indian Dahl Recipe

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Spicy Indian Dahl
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. Place lentils in a colander and rinse under running cold tap water.
  2. Add lentils to a medium-sized, but deep, saucepan.
  3. For each cup of lentils, add 2 cups of water to the saucepan.
  4. Bring to the boil, turn heat down, and simmer 10 to 20 minutes.
  5. Do not allow lentils to become mushy- they should still be'al dente'.
  6. Drain when cooked.
  7. Melt ghee or butter over a medium flame.
  8. Add onions, garlic and ginger, and saute until onions are soft and light brown in colour.
  9. Add spices and salt, and cook a couple of minutes until lightly fried and bubbling.
  10. Add dahl, and stir well.
  11. Add 1/4 to 1/2 cup of water.
  12. Cook over low heat for 15 minutes, or until gravy thickens, stirring from time to time so that the dahl doesn't stick to the bottom of the pan.
  13. Add more water if necessary, or if a thinner dahl is desired.
  14. Garnish with fresh cilantro to serve.
  15. Variation: Add two chopped tomatoes with the onions.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 295.54 Kcal (1237 kJ)
Calories from fat 72.97 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 8.11g 12%
Cholesterol 19.87mg 7%
Sodium 593.99mg 25%
Potassium 672.32mg 14%
Total Carbs 40.28g 13%
Sugars 3.47g 14%
Dietary Fiber 18.89g 76%
Protein 15.84g 32%
Vitamin C 10.7mg 18%
Iron 5.1mg 28%
Calcium 59.7mg 6%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 200.11 Kcal (838 kJ)
Calories from fat 49.41 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5.49g 12%
Cholesterol 13.45mg 7%
Sodium 402.19mg 25%
Potassium 455.23mg 14%
Total Carbs 27.28g 13%
Sugars 2.35g 14%
Dietary Fiber 12.79g 76%
Protein 10.73g 32%
Vitamin C 7.2mg 18%
Iron 3.4mg 28%
Calcium 40.4mg 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

  • 5.8
    Points
  • 6
    PointsPlus

Good Points

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

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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