DHAL Recipe
Summary
Ingredients
| Coriander powder | 1⁄2 Teaspoon | |
| Cumin powder | 1⁄2 Teaspoon | |
| Ghee/Vegetable fat | 3 Ounce | |
| Onions | 2 Small | |
| Green chillies | 2 | |
| Chilli powder | 1⁄2 Teaspoon | |
| Turmeric | 1⁄2 Teaspoon | |
| Salt | To Taste | |
| Red lentils | 1⁄2 Pound | |
| Tomatoes | 1⁄4 Pound |
Nutrition Facts
Serving size: Complete recipe
Calories 1716 Calories from Fat 754
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 86 g132.2%
Saturated Fat 52.5 g262.6%
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 228 mg76%
Sodium 435.2 mg18.1%
Total Carbohydrates 176 g58.8%
Dietary Fiber 49.3 g197%
Sugars 20.4 g
Protein 64 g127.4%
Vitamin A 38.5% Vitamin C 143.2%
Calcium 21% Iron 69.8%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Directions
Wash lentils and put them in a pan with 11/2 pints cold water, the turmeric and salt, and cook for 1/2 hour on medium heat, when they should have absorbed all the liquid.
Meanwhile fry the onions till golden brown, add chillies, spices and tomatoes, and mix well with the lentils.
Add small cup of water and bring to the boil.
Stir continuously and remove from heat when well mixed and of required thickness, about the consistency of thick soup.
Pour over boiled rice.
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