Spice Kissed Masoor Dal (Split Red Lentils) Recipe

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Spice Kissed Masoor Dal (Split Red Lentils)
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Ingredients
14
Count
Nutrition
352
Calories
Total time
35
Minutes
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. In a medium sized pot over medium flame, add 1 tbsp peanut oil, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp ginger powder, and 1 tsp garam masala powder. Stir spices and oil together, allow to fry slightly (when you smell the spices releasing their fragrance you're done).
  2. Add the dal and water to cover (by an inch or so), turn the heat to high, and bring to a boil. Skim off foam that forms on top and discard. Cover and turn the heat to low. Allow to simmer until dal begins to fall apart and is cooked through. While cooking, monitor the water level. If it is too low, the dal will burn to the bottom of the pan, so add more water. If the water level is too high, uncover the pan so some will evaporate. When done, the dal should be a porridge consistency-not watery, but not burning to the bottom of the pot.
  3. Heat frozen green peas (I usually defrost in the microwave with a few tablespoons of water), drain excess water, and add to cooked dal.
  4. Taste dal and adjust salt. Since you have not salted the pan yet, you may need to add a few teaspoons to tablespoons of salt. Add slowly-you can always add more but it is hard to get rid of too much.
  5. Make the tadka: In a frying pan over medium heat add the butter, 1 tsp tumeric powder, 2 tsp garam masala powder, and 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes. Fry lightly until spices release their fragrance. Add the onion and fry for another few minutes to the softness you desire. Add the garlic and ginger and fry for another 2 minutes. Add tadka mixture to dal mixture and stir to combine. Taste and adjust seasonings as necessary.
  6. Serve Spice Kissed Masoor Dal over rice with yogurt, raita, red raw onions, cucumber, lettuce, tomatoes or other fresh vegetables of your liking.
  7. To read about dal, visit the wikipedia page at: /wiki/Dal.
  8. To read about tadka, visit the wikipedia page at: /wiki/Chaunk.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 352.33 Kcal (1475 kJ)
Calories from fat 72.67 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 8.07g 12%
Cholesterol 12.21mg 4%
Sodium 144.39mg 6%
Potassium 106.59mg 2%
Total Carbs 50.84g 17%
Sugars 4.19g 17%
Dietary Fiber 11.46g 46%
Protein 19.55g 39%
Vitamin C 7.7mg 13%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 2%
Iron 2.7mg 15%
Calcium 190.8mg 19%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 220.97 Kcal (925 kJ)
Calories from fat 45.58 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5.06g 12%
Cholesterol 7.66mg 4%
Sodium 90.55mg 6%
Potassium 66.85mg 2%
Total Carbs 31.89g 17%
Sugars 2.63g 17%
Dietary Fiber 7.19g 46%
Protein 12.26g 39%
Vitamin C 4.8mg 13%
Iron 1.7mg 15%
Calcium 119.7mg 19%

* 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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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 6.9
    Points
  • 8
    PointsPlus

Good Points

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

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