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Red Lentil Curry
This masoor dal recipe, known as red lentil curry in English, is flavourful, nutritious, and delicious. Lightly spiced yet packed with flavour this dal curry recipe is perfect for any diet.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
55 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 273 kcal
Course:
Main Course , Dinner
Cuisine:
Indian
Ingredients
- 300 g lentils Masoor Dal
- 50 ml oil
- 2 tsp cumin seeds Jeera
- 1 onions
- 4 garlic
- 2 tomatoes
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp chilli powder
- 1 tsp turmeric powder Haldi
- 1 litre water
- 2 green chillies
- Coriander
Instructions
- In a pan add the oil and heat up on medium heat until hot
- Add the cumin seeds and finely chopped garlic then sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant
- Add the finely diced onion and cook for 4-5 minutes until softened
- Add the salt, chilli powder, turmeric powder, and finely chopped green chillies then cook for 3-4 minutes
- Add the chopped tomato and cook for 3-4 minutes until soft
- As the tomatoes are cooking wash the lentils then cook for 3-4 minutes
- Add the water then mix before covering and cook for 20 minutes on medium heat until soft
- Remove lid and cook for 2-3 minutes until thickened to personal preference
- Serve with homemade chapatti and enjoy!
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Notes
- Nutritional facts:
- The provision of nutritional information is done so merely as a courtesy and should not be taken as a guarantee.
Nutrition Information
Calories
273kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
36g
(12%)
Protein
14g
(28%)
Fat
9g
(14%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Trans Fat
0.03g
Sodium
459mg
(19%)
Potassium
640mg
(18%)
Fiber
17g
(68%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
514IU
(10%)
Vitamin C
12mg
(13%)
Calcium
54mg
(5%)
Iron
5mg
(28%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 273
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 273kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 36g | 12% |
| Protein | 14g | 28% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 0.03g | 2% |
| Sodium | 459mg | 19% |
| Potassium | 640mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 17g | 68% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 514IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 12mg | 13% |
| Calcium | 54mg | 5% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.