Kali Dal (Dahl, Dhal, Daal) Recipe

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Kali Dal (Dahl, Dhal, Daal)
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Directions:

  1. Put the lentils in a large, heavy-based saucepan, add 2 litres (8 cups) water and bring to the boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 45 minutes - 1 hour (until the lentils feel soft when pressed between the thumb & index finger).
  2. Drain the lentils, reserving the cooking liquid.
  3. Blend the onion, garlic, ginger and chilli together in a food processor to form a paste.
  4. Heat the oil in a frypan and fry the onion mixture over high heat, stirring constantly, until golden brown.
  5. Add the cumin and coriander, fry for 2 mins, then add the lentils aswell as the salt, chilli powder and garam masala.
  6. Pour 300ml (1 1/4 cups) of the reserved cooking liquid into the pan, bring to the boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
  7. Just before serving, stir in the cream and simmer for another 2 minutes to heat through.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 367.28 Kcal (1538 kJ)
Calories from fat 200.76 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 22.31g 34%
Cholesterol 10mg 3%
Sodium 796.01mg 33%
Potassium 540.84mg 12%
Total Carbs 29.83g 10%
Sugars 2.02g 8%
Dietary Fiber 13.74g 55%
Protein 12.48g 25%
Vitamin C 23.6mg 39%
Iron 4.9mg 27%
Calcium 82.3mg 8%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 42.8 Kcal (179 kJ)
Calories from fat 23.4 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2.6g 34%
Cholesterol 1.17mg 3%
Sodium 92.76mg 33%
Potassium 63.03mg 12%
Total Carbs 3.48g 10%
Sugars 0.24g 8%
Dietary Fiber 1.6g 55%
Protein 1.45g 25%
Vitamin C 2.8mg 39%
Iron 0.6mg 27%
Calcium 9.6mg 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

  • 8.4
    Points
  • 9
    PointsPlus

Good Points

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

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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