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Red Lentil Dal

Quick red lentil dal, smooth and mild, eaten with rice or naan.

Prep14 min
Cook30 min
Total44 min
Serves4
DifficultyMedium
Per serving440 kcal
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AfghanistanMain courseVeganVegetarianHalal-friendlyGluten-freeDairy-freeNut-free

Ingredients

For 4 servings. All ingredients are generic, never brand names.

  • Red lentils2 cups
  • Onion1
  • Garlic3 cloves
  • Turmeric1 tsp
  • Cumin seeds1 tsp
  • Oil3 tbsp
  • Salt1.5 tsp

Method

  1. BoilSimmer the lentils with turmeric and 4 cups water 20 minutes until soft.
  2. TemperFry the onion, garlic and cumin until golden.
  3. FinishStir the tempering through, season and cook 5 minutes.

Nutrition per serving

Calories440 kcal
Protein21.8 g
Carbohydrates62.2 g
Fat12.1 g
Fibre15.2 g
Sugar4.5 g
Sodium584 mg
Saturated fat1.7 g
Serving sizeabout 150 g

Estimated from the ingredients; actual values vary with brands and portion sizes.

Allergens

Contains none of the common allergens.

Quick answers

How long does Red Lentil Dal take to make?

About 44 min in total: 14 min of preparation and 30 min of cooking.

How many calories are in Red Lentil Dal?

About 440 kcal per serving, with 22 g of protein. The recipe makes 4 servings of about 150 g each.

Which allergens does Red Lentil Dal contain?

Based on its ingredients it contains none of the common allergens. Always check the labels of packaged ingredients.

Where is Red Lentil Dal from?

Red Lentil Dal is a main course from Afghanistan. Quick red lentil dal, smooth and mild, eaten with rice or naan.

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