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Whole Masoor Dal
Experience the exquisite flavours of India with our authentic whole masoor dal recipe. Easy to prepare, this hearty and nutritious meal promises a culinary adventure for both novice cooks and seasoned foodies.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 161 kcal
Course:
Main Course , Dinner
Cuisine:
Indian , Pakistani
Ingredients
- 200 g whole masoor dal Brown lentils
- 400 ml water
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp chilli powder
- 1 tsp turmeric powder
- 1 tsp cumin powder
- 1 tsp coriander powder
- 1 handful Coriander Finely chopped
Tadka
- 50 g butter
- 3 cloves garlic Finely chopped
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
- 1 tsp chilli powder
Instructions
- In a large pan, bring the water to a boil.
- Rinse the brown lentils thoroughly then add the lentils and spices to the water, and cook for 30 minutes until lentils are tender, on low heat.
- Allow to simmer until the curry has thickened to your personal preference
- For the tadka in a separate pan add the butter and allow it to melt completely
- Add the chopped garlic, chilli powder, and cumin seeds then sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add the tadka to the lentil curry – tadka can also be added upon serving if preferred.
- Garnish with finely chopped coriander 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
161kcal
(8%)
Carbohydrates
12g
(4%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
11g
(17%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Trans Fat
0.4g
Cholesterol
27mg
(9%)
Sodium
687mg
(29%)
Potassium
258mg
(7%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
693IU
(14%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
38mg
(4%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 161
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 161kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 12g | 4% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 0.4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 27mg | 9% |
| Sodium | 687mg | 29% |
| Potassium | 258mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 693IU | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 38mg | 4% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.