Trinidadian Dhal Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

1 cup split peas
2 cups water
1 tsp turmeric powder
2 garlic cloves
1/4 cup onion, finely chopped . (optional)
1 tsp salt
2 tsp oil or 2 tsp ghee
1/2 tsp cumin seed ( geera)
caribbean pepper sauce (optional)

Directions:

Boil split peas in 2 cups of water until it comes to the boil.
Add tumeric, 1 clove garlic, hot pepper and onion; cover, lower heat and cook until peas are tender; add more water if necessary.
Add salt to taste and purée until mixture becomes thick. (Use a swizzle stick, Dhal Gutnee or your blender).
Heat oil in a small pot; add cumin and remaining garlc and fry until brown.
Pour in split peas mixture add pepper sauce to taste and stir well.
Serve with hot rice or roti.
Nice first food for baby - minus the hot pepper of course.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	124.23 Kcal (520 kJ)
Calories from fat	39.62 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	4.4g	7%
Cholesterol	4.05mg	1%
Sodium	1010.3mg	42%
Potassium	239.79mg	5%
Total Carbs	16.04g	5%
Sugars	0.44g	2%
Dietary Fiber	1.72g	7%
Protein	5.68g	11%
Vitamin C	2mg	3%
Iron	1.8mg	10%
Calcium	31.5mg	3%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	61.48 Kcal (257 kJ)
Calories from fat	19.61 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	2.18g	7%
Cholesterol	2mg	1%
Sodium	499.99mg	42%
Potassium	118.67mg	5%
Total Carbs	7.94g	5%
Sugars	0.22g	2%
Dietary Fiber	0.85g	7%
Protein	2.81g	11%
Vitamin C	1mg	3%
Iron	0.9mg	10%
Calcium	15.6mg	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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savory
bitter
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

2.5

Points
3

PointsPlus

Good Points

low fat,
saturated fat free,
low cholesterol,
sugar free

Bad Points

High in Sodium

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