Simple Red Lentil Dhal Recipe

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Ingredients:

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2 tbsp olive oil
1 red onion, finely sliced
2 1/2 cm piece fresh ginger, peeled & grated
3 garlic cloves, crushed
1 large green chili pepper, finely chopped
1 tsp ground cumin
250 g red lentils
1 tbsp lime juice
1/2 cup cilantro (aka coriander leaves)

Directions:

Heat a heavy based saucepan over medium heat and add oil. When hot, add onion, ginger, garlic, chilli, 1 tsp sea salt and cumin and cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally until onion is soft.
Add lentils and 750 mls of water and cook, stirring occasionally, for 40 minutes over medium-low heat until lentils have dissolved. Keep an eye on the moisture level and add more water depending on desired consistency.
Remove from heat and stir through lime juice. Top with coriander leaves.
Serve over rice or as a soup.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	305.85 Kcal (1281 kJ)
Calories from fat	70.17 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	7.8g	12%
Sodium	8.08mg	0%
Potassium	714.32mg	15%
Total Carbs	42.6g	14%
Sugars	3.07g	12%
Dietary Fiber	20.34g	81%
Protein	17.05g	34%
Vitamin C	34.3mg	57%
Iron	5.6mg	31%
Calcium	54.4mg	5%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	258.65 Kcal (1083 kJ)
Calories from fat	59.34 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	6.59g	12%
Sodium	6.83mg	0%
Potassium	604.07mg	15%
Total Carbs	36.02g	14%
Sugars	2.6g	12%
Dietary Fiber	17.2g	81%
Protein	14.42g	34%
Vitamin C	29mg	57%
Iron	4.7mg	31%
Calcium	46mg	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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