Red Lentil – Classical Ayurveda Dhal Recipe

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Ingredients
14
Count
Nutrition
410
Calories
Total time
50
Minutes
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Ingredients:

  • 1 1/2 cups red lentils
  • 6 cups water
  • 1/4 tsp chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp sea salt
  • 1/2 tsp black salt
  • 2 -3 dry curry leaves (optional)
  • 4 tbsp ghee
  • 1/2 tsp mustard seeds
  • 1/2 tsp ajwain (carom seeds)
  • 1 medium onion
  • 1/2 inch piece fresh ginger
  • 5 garlic cloves

Directions:

  1. In one pot put the lentils and water.
  2. Add the turmeric, chilly, salt and curry leaves and bring to boil.
  3. Cook for about 20 minutes.
  4. In a separate sauce pan heat up the ghee and add the mustard and ajwain seeds.
  5. When you hear the seeds pop add the chopped onion and shredded ginger.
  6. Cook the onions until they are well cooked and brown. To them add the diced tomatoes and finely chopped garlic.
  7. Cook until the tomatoes become soft and are well mixed in the sauce.
  8. Add the sauce to the lentils and simmer for another 10 minutes.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 410.15 Kcal (1717 kJ)
Calories from fat 141.38 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 15.71g 24%
Cholesterol 37.89mg 13%
Sodium 309.03mg 13%
Potassium 802.08mg 17%
Total Carbs 48.49g 16%
Sugars 3.22g 13%
Dietary Fiber 23.35g 93%
Protein 19.59g 39%
Vitamin C 8.3mg 14%
Iron 6.1mg 34%
Calcium 93.9mg 9%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 83.35 Kcal (349 kJ)
Calories from fat 28.73 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3.19g 24%
Cholesterol 7.7mg 13%
Sodium 62.8mg 13%
Potassium 162.99mg 17%
Total Carbs 9.85g 16%
Sugars 0.65g 13%
Dietary Fiber 4.74g 93%
Protein 3.98g 39%
Vitamin C 1.7mg 14%
Iron 1.2mg 34%
Calcium 19.1mg 9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Find out how many calories should you eat.

Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 8.7
    Points
  • 9
    PointsPlus

Good Points

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

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