Curried Dal

Dal is a staple dish in Indian cuisine, commonly prepared with various lentils and spices. It is rich in protein and a popular choice among vegetarians and vegans.

This is vegan, gluten free and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 50 minutes. Even a beginner can handle preparing this dish. Number of ingredients: 14.

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Curried Dal

Cooking Method: Boiling, Sautéing Cuisine: Indian Courses: Dinner, Lunch, Main Course Recipe Keys: Gluten Free High Protein Vegan

Difficulty: Beginner Prep Time 10 min Cook Time 40 min Total Time 50 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1200

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1 cup Red Lentils
• 3 cup Water
• 1 medium-sized Onion
• 1 medium-sized Tomato
• 3 minced Garlic Cloves
• 1 tablespoon minced Ginger
• 1 teaspoon Turmeric Powder
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Cumin Powder
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Coriander Powder
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Garam Masala Powder
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Chili Powder
• ³⁄₄ teaspoon Salt
• 2 tablespoons chopped Fresh Cilantro
• 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice

Instructions

1. Rinse the lentils and soak them in water for 30 minutes.
2. In a large pot, add the soaked lentils along with water. Bring it to a boil and then simmer for 20-25 minutes until the lentils are cooked.
3. In a separate pan, heat some oil and sauté the onions until translucent.
4. Add minced garlic and ginger to the pan and sauté for another minute.
5. Add the chopped tomatoes to the pan and cook until they soften.
6. Add all the spices (turmeric powder, cumin powder, coriander powder, garam masala powder, chili powder, and salt) to the pan. Mix well.
7. Once the lentils are cooked, add the cooked onion and tomato mixture to the lentils. Mix well.
8. Cook for another 5 minutes until all the flavors blend together.
9. Stir in the fresh chopped cilantro and lemon juice.
10. Serve hot with rice or naan bread.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 300kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 8g13%

Total Carbohydrate 45g15%

Sugars 2g

Protein 15g30%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.