Spinach and Tomato Dal (Indian Lentil Soup) Recipe

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Spinach and Tomato Dal (Indian Lentil Soup)
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Directions:

  1. Bring lentils and 4 cups water to a boil in a saucepan. Stir in salt. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook at a simmer 10 minutes. Skim off any scum that forms and continue to simmer until the lentils are tender, about 1 hour.
  2. Heat the oil in a separate saucepan. Cook mustard seeds and cumin seeds in hot oil until they start to splatter, 2 to 3 minutes. Add onion, garlic, and turmeric to the seeds; cook and stir until the onion is soft, about 5 minutes. Stir spinach, tomato, and cayenne pepper into the onion mixture; cook until the spinach wilts and the tomato is tender, about 5 minutes.
  3. Stir the cooked lentils and cilantro into the spinach mixture; bring to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes. Adjust salt and water to taste and texture preferences.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 296.86 Kcal (1243 kJ)
Calories from fat 105.8 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 11.76g 18%
Sodium 644.38mg 27%
Potassium 774.74mg 16%
Total Carbs 35.19g 12%
Sugars 2.86g 11%
Dietary Fiber 17.81g 71%
Protein 15.96g 32%
Vitamin C 9.1mg 15%
Vitamin A 0.7mg 24%
Iron 5.7mg 32%
Calcium 158.9mg 16%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 74.4 Kcal (311 kJ)
Calories from fat 26.51 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2.95g 18%
Sodium 161.49mg 27%
Potassium 194.16mg 16%
Total Carbs 8.82g 12%
Sugars 0.72g 11%
Dietary Fiber 4.46g 71%
Protein 4g 32%
Vitamin C 2.3mg 15%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 24%
Iron 1.4mg 32%
Calcium 39.8mg 16%

* 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

  • 6.1
    Points
  • 7
    PointsPlus

Good Points

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

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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