Lentil Dal with Garlic-and-Cumin-Infused Oil Recipe

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Lentil Dal with Garlic-and-Cumin-Infused Oil
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Directions:

  1. Place lentils and turmeric in a large saucepan; cover with 4 cups water. Bring to a boil; cover, reduce heat, and simmer 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add tomato; cook for 5 minutes or until lentils are tender. Stir in salt; keep warm.
  2. Heat the vegetable oil in a small skillet over medium-high heat. Add cumin seeds and garlic; cook 2 minutes or until garlic is golden, stirring constantly. Stir in the red pepper, and remove from heat. Pour oil mixture over lentils, and stir in 2 tablespoons cilantro. Spoon the dal into individual bowls, and sprinkle with the remaining cilantro and the lemon juice.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 206.19 Kcal (863 kJ)
Calories from fat 34.88 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3.88g 6%
Sodium 474.32mg 20%
Potassium 399.07mg 8%
Total Carbs 31.69g 11%
Sugars 1.1g 4%
Dietary Fiber 6.42g 26%
Protein 12.77g 26%
Vitamin C 7.7mg 13%
Vitamin A 0.5mg 16%
Iron 23.3mg 130%
Calcium 50.4mg 5%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 69.58 Kcal (291 kJ)
Calories from fat 11.77 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1.31g 6%
Sodium 160.05mg 20%
Potassium 134.66mg 8%
Total Carbs 10.69g 11%
Sugars 0.37g 4%
Dietary Fiber 2.17g 26%
Protein 4.31g 26%
Vitamin C 2.6mg 13%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 16%
Iron 7.9mg 130%
Calcium 17mg 5%

* 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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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 3.6
    Points
  • 5
    PointsPlus

Good Points

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

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