Masoor Dal Recipe

Masoor Dal is most famous lentil preparation in West Bengal.
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Summary

Preparation Time5 MinCooking Time25 Min
Ready In30 MinDifficulty LevelVery Easy
Health IndexHealthyServings4
CuisineCourse
MethodSpeciality, ,
VegetarianInterest Group,

Ingredients

 Red lentil1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs)
 Salt To Taste
 Turmeric powder1⁄2 Teaspoon
 Water3 Cup (48 tbs)
 Green chili4
 Red chili2
 Fenugreek seeds1⁄4 Teaspoon
 Radhuni1⁄4 Teaspoon
 Cooking oil1 Tablespoon
 Cilantro leaves1 Tablespoon

Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Calories 130 Calories from Fat 35

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 4 g6.1%

Saturated Fat 0.57 g2.8%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 0 mg

Sodium 100.7 mg4.2%

Total Carbohydrates 17 g5.7%

Dietary Fiber 4.9 g19.4%

Sugars 1.3 g

Protein 7 g13.5%

Vitamin A 8.4% Vitamin C 54.4%

Calcium 2.2% Iron 9.4%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Directions

1. Wash the red lentil. Boil the Red Lentil, salt, turmeric powder, water, and green chili for 15 min.

2. Remove from heat and mix it properly in a blender.

3. Heat the oil in a pan. Add Whole Red chili, Radhuni, and Fenugreek seeds. Fry for a minute. Add the Lentil and bring it to boil. Remove from heat.

4. Garnish with cilantro leaves.
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