Easy Red Lentil Dhal

Easy Red Lentil Dhal takes about 15 minutes from beginning to end. This gluten free, dairy free, lacto ovo vegetarian, and vegan recipe serves 6 and costs 82 cents per serving. One serving contains 353 calories, 21g of protein, and 5g of fat. Several people really liked this main course. This recipe from Pinch of Yum has 223 fans. A mixture of turmeric, lentils, water, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so delicious. With a spoonacular score of 100%, this dish is awesome. Similar recipes include Easy Aubergine and Lentil Dhal, Red Lentil (Dhal) Curry, Vegan Friendly, Gluten Free, and Indian Dhal Shorva – Lentil Soup.

Servings: 6

Preparation duration: 5 minutes

Cooking duration: 10 minutes

 

Ingredients:

¼ teaspoon black pepper

¼ teaspoon cayenne

1 teaspoon chili powder

½ cup coconut milk

2 tablespoons curry paste

2 teaspoons curry powder

green herbs for garnish (I used malunggay leaves - you could use cilantro, green onions, etc.)

2 ½ cups red or pink lentils

lime juice

½ teaspoons salt

2 tablespoons sugar

½ teaspoon turmeric

5-6 cups of water (a large pot half full)

Equipment:

pot

Cooking instruction summary:

Bring the water to a boil in a large pot.Add lentils and cook uncovered for 10 minutes, stirring every few minutes to prevent burning on the bottom. Remove from heat.Stir in remaining ingredients until completely incorporated. Season with additional salt and herbs for garnish.

 

Step by step:


1. Bring the water to a boil in a large pot.

2. Add lentils and cook uncovered for 10 minutes, stirring every few minutes to prevent burning on the bottom.

3. Remove from heat.Stir in remaining ingredients until completely incorporated. Season with additional salt and herbs for garnish.


Nutrition Information:

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352k Calories
21g Protein
5g Total Fat
56g Carbs
98% Health Score
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Calories
352k
18%

Fat
5g
8%

  Saturated Fat
3g
24%

Carbohydrates
56g
19%

  Sugar
6g
7%

Cholesterol
0.0mg
0%

Sodium
217mg
9%

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Protein
21g
43%

Fiber
25g
101%

Folate
391µg
98%

Manganese
1mg
65%

Vitamin B1
0.71mg
48%

Iron
7mg
40%

Phosphorus
388mg
39%

Magnesium
114mg
29%

Zinc
4mg
27%

Copper
0.52mg
26%

Potassium
870mg
25%

Vitamin B6
0.47mg
24%

Vitamin A
1079IU
22%

Vitamin B5
1mg
18%

Vitamin C
13mg
17%

Vitamin K
13µg
13%

Vitamin B3
2mg
12%

Vitamin B2
0.18mg
11%

Selenium
6µg
10%

Calcium
74mg
7%

Vitamin E
0.78mg
5%

covered percent of daily need
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