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Red Lentil Dhal
This Red Lentil Dhal is a wonderfully nutritious and comforting bowl of goodness. It works well with rice and naan bread and is a great cheap family meal. And you can spice it up and change it up to suit you and your family!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4 -6
Calories: 360 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
Indian
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoon ghee (or butter)
- 1 small onion (finely chopped)
- 3 cloves garlic (finely sliced)
- 2 teaspoon Turmeric
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 2 cups red lentils
- 1 fresh green chilli (to serve)
- yoghurt (to serve)
- fennel seeds (to serve)
Instructions
- Peel and finely chop the onion and garlic.
- Melt the butter in a heavy based pan and gently fry the chopped onion and garlic until softened and aromatic.
- Add in the turmeric, cumin and coriander.
- Add in the lentils and stir to coat them all in the aromatic butter mixture.
- Pour over enough cold water so that it comes to about 5 cm above the lentils.
- Place a lid on the pan and bring it to the boil.
- Reduce to a simmer, cover and cook on low for about 15-20 minutes
- Once the lentils have absorbed all the water, check the consistency. You want the lentils to be completely softened and for the dish to be about the thickness of porridge. Add more water and cook for longer if necessary.
- Once cooked, season to taste and serve with a dollop of yoghurt, some slices of chilli and a sprinkles of fennel seeds.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
360kcal
(18%)
Carbohydrates
58g
(19%)
Protein
24g
(48%)
Fat
4g
(6%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Cholesterol
6mg
(2%)
Sodium
9mg
(0%)
Potassium
945mg
(27%)
Fiber
28g
(112%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
35IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
7.8mg
(9%)
Calcium
65mg
(7%)
Iron
7.7mg
(43%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4-6
Amount Per Serving
Calories 360
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 360kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 58g | 19% |
| Protein | 24g | 48% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 6mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 9mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 945mg | 20% |
| Fiber | 28g | 112% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 35IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 7.8mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 65mg | 7% |
| Iron | 7.7mg | 43% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.