Directions:
- Pick over lentils and wash in several changes of water. drain. place in heavy saucepan. add 5 c water and turmeric. stir and bring to simmer over medium heat. (do not let it boil over.).
- Cover in such a way as to leave the lid very slightly ajar, turn heat to low, and simmer gently for 35-40 min or until tender. stir a few times during cooking.
- Add salt and mix. leave covered, on very low heat, as you do the next step:.
- Put oil in frying pan and set over medium-high heat.
- When oil is hot, add asafetida. a second later, add cumin seeds. let cumin seeds sizzle for a few seconds. add in red chiles. as soon as they turn dark red (just takes a few seconds), lift up the lid of the lentil pan and pour the contents of the frying pan, oil as well as spices. cover the saucepan immediately to trap aromas.
- Serve.
Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per 1 Serving | |||
| Calories | 181.51 Kcal (760 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 49.78 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 5.53g | 9% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sodium | 405.82mg | 17% | |
| Potassium | 424.5mg | 9% | |
| Total Carbs | 23.83g | 8% | |
| Sugars | 1.85g | 7% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.67g | 47% | |
| Protein | 9.87g | 20% | |
| Vitamin C | 33.9mg | 56% | |
| Iron | 3.3mg | 19% | |
| Calcium | 26.3mg | 3% | |
| Amount Per 100 g | |||
| Calories | 279.1 Kcal (1169 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 76.55 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 8.51g | 9% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sodium | 624.01mg | 17% | |
| Potassium | 652.72mg | 9% | |
| Total Carbs | 36.64g | 8% | |
| Sugars | 2.85g | 7% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.94g | 47% | |
| Protein | 15.17g | 20% | |
| Vitamin C | 52.1mg | 56% | |
| Iron | 5.1mg | 19% | |
| Calcium | 40.4mg | 3% | |
* 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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