Red Lentil & Coconut Curry Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 1/2 cups red lentils
3 2/3 cups water
1 inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and chopped
1 fresh green chile, cored, seeded, and finely chopped
4 garlic cloves
1 cup coconut milk
1/2 tsp turmeric
1/2 tsp ground ginger
1 tbsp lemon juice
salt
2 tbsp butter
4 tsp black mustard seeds (or yellow )

Directions:

Put the lentils into a sacuepan and add the 3 2/3 cups water. Bring it to a boil and simmer for 20 minutes or until tender.
Using a mortar and pestle(or food processor), crush the fresh ginger, 2/3 of the chilies, and 2 of the garlic cloves until smooth. Add to the lentils.
Add the coconut milk, turmeric, ground ginger, lemon juice, and salt to taste. Cook gently, stirring for 1 minute, then increase the heat and cook for 5 minutes, or until any excess liquid has evaporated. Taste for seasoning.
Crush the remaining garlic and set aside. Melt the butter in a skillet and add the mustard seeds. As soon as they begin to pop, remove the skillet from the heat and stir in the crushed garlic and the remaining chopped chili.
Transfer the lentil mixture to a warm serving dish and top with the garlic,chili, and mustard seed butter. Serve immediately. Enjoy!

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	460.55 Kcal (1928 kJ)
Calories from fat	194.98 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	21.66g	33%
Cholesterol	15.27mg	5%
Sodium	19.58mg	1%
Potassium	890.42mg	19%
Total Carbs	49.03g	16%
Sugars	3.6g	14%
Dietary Fiber	23.93g	96%
Protein	20.74g	41%
Vitamin C	7.4mg	12%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	2%
Iron	7.3mg	41%
Calcium	85mg	9%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	125.64 Kcal (526 kJ)
Calories from fat	53.19 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	5.91g	33%
Cholesterol	4.16mg	5%
Sodium	5.34mg	1%
Potassium	242.91mg	19%
Total Carbs	13.37g	16%
Sugars	0.98g	14%
Dietary Fiber	6.53g	96%
Protein	5.66g	41%
Vitamin C	2mg	12%
Iron	2mg	41%
Calcium	23.2mg	9%

* 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
sweet

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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

10.2

Points
11

PointsPlus

Good Points

saturated fat free,
very low sodium,
low cholesterol,
high fiber

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