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Bengali Sweet and Sour Lentils Recipe

Bengali Sweet and Sour Lentils Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 1/4 cups channa dal
1 quart water
2 bay leaves , torn
3 fresh chili peppers , slit to remove seeds, but left whole
3/4 tsp ground turmeric
1/2 tsp asafetida powder
2 -3 tbsp vegetable oil
1/2 onion, finely chopped
3/4 inch fresh gingerroot, finely chopped
1 oz creamed coconut, grated
1 fresh green chile, seeded if desired, and chopped
1 1/2 tbsp brown sugar
1 1/2 tbsp tamarind paste
1/2 tsp garam masala
1/2 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp ground coriander
salt , to taste
1 tbsp ghee, melted
1 tsp garam masala
fresh cilantro, chopped

Directions:

Rinse lentils thoroughly under running water, and remove any foreign matter.
Combine the lentils and water in a large pan (which has a lid) and bring to the boil, skimming off the foamy scum as necessary. When the scum has ceased rising to the surface, stir in the bay leaves, chilies, turmeric and asafoetida.
With the lid half covering the pan, let the lentils simmer gently for around 40 minutes, or until tender and the water is absorbed.
Meanwhile, heat the oil over medium-high heat in a large skillet or wok. Add the onion and ginger and saute, stirring frequently, for 6 to 8 minutes. Stir in the grated creamed coconut, green chili, sugar, tamarind paste, garam masala, cumin and coriander, and stir for around 1 minute.
When the lentils are tender, add the sauteed coconut/spice mixture and stir around to mix thoroughly. Taste and add salt, as necessary, and extra sugar or tamarind as desired.
Transfer the dal to a serving dish, drizzle the hot ghee over the top, and sprinkle with the garam masala and cilantro.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	1277.43 Kcal (5348 kJ)
Calories from fat	397.9 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	44.21g	68%
Cholesterol	46.97mg	16%
Sodium	14.24mg	1%
Potassium	415.85mg	9%
Total Carbs	112.65g	38%
Sugars	16.24g	65%
Dietary Fiber	5.78g	23%
Protein	30.09g	60%
Vitamin C	50.3mg	84%
Vitamin A	0.6mg	21%
Iron	2.4mg	13%
Calcium	241.2mg	24%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	294.72 Kcal (1234 kJ)
Calories from fat	91.8 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	10.2g	68%
Cholesterol	10.84mg	16%
Sodium	3.29mg	1%
Potassium	95.94mg	9%
Total Carbs	25.99g	38%
Sugars	3.75g	65%
Dietary Fiber	1.33g	23%
Protein	6.94g	60%
Vitamin C	11.6mg	84%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	21%
Iron	0.5mg	13%
Calcium	55.6mg	24%

* 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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savory
bitter
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