Directions:
- Wash dal in a few changes of water, until the water runs clear.
- Soak in cold water for about half hour
- Drain.
- Place in pot with water, salt, red chilli powder and cook for 20 to 30 minutes or until dal is very tender.
- When dal is tender it should resemble a creamy soup (you might have to add more water if the its not creamy and cook for furtur 10 to 20 minutes).
- For the temper - heat oil in a frying pan add the garlic and fry until light brown , at this point add cumin and fry for few seconds and pour over the lentil and stir and cook for few minutes.
- Cover and take off heat.
- Serve hot.
- Garnish with coriander and green chillies.
- Sprinkle a little garam masala on top.
- Serve with boiled rice or chapatis.
Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per 1 Serving | |||
| Calories | 209.73 Kcal (878 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 91.89 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 10.21g | 16% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 25.24mg | 8% | |
| Sodium | 401.42mg | 17% | |
| Potassium | 384.33mg | 8% | |
| Total Carbs | 21.35g | 7% | |
| Sugars | 1.45g | 6% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.46g | 42% | |
| Protein | 8.82g | 18% | |
| Vitamin C | 39.2mg | 65% | |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% | |
| Calcium | 40.3mg | 4% | |
| Amount Per 100 g | |||
| Calories | 105.49 Kcal (442 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 46.22 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 5.14g | 16% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 12.69mg | 8% | |
| Sodium | 201.9mg | 17% | |
| Potassium | 193.31mg | 8% | |
| Total Carbs | 10.74g | 7% | |
| Sugars | 0.73g | 6% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.26g | 42% | |
| Protein | 4.44g | 18% | |
| Vitamin C | 19.7mg | 65% | |
| Iron | 1.5mg | 17% | |
| Calcium | 20.3mg | 4% | |
* 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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