Chilli Dhal (Lentils) Recipe
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 115 gm Split red lentils
- 50 gm Small split yellow lentils
- 2 1/2 c. Water
- 1 tsp Ginger pulp
- 1 tsp Garlic pulp
- 1/4 tsp Turmeric
- 2 x Fresh green chillies Minced
- 1 1/2 tsp Salt
- 2 Tbsp. Oil or possibly ghee
- 1 sm Onion sliced
- 1/4 tsp Mixed mustard & onion seeds
- 4 x Dry red chillies
- 1 x Tomato, sliced
- 1 Tbsp. Minced fresh coriander
- 2 x Fresh green chillies, seeded And sliced
- 1 Tbsp. Minced fresh mint
Directions
- 1.Pick over the lentils for any stones before washing them several times.
- 2.Boil the lentils in the water with the ginger, garlic, turmeric and minced green chillies for about 15-20 min till soft.
- 3. Mash the lentil mix down. The consistency of the mashed lentils should be similar to which of a creamy chicken soup.
- 4. If the mix looks too dry, just add in some more water. Season with the salt.
- 5. To prepare the "topping", heat the oil and fry the onion with the mustard and onions seeds, dry chillies and sliced tomato for 2 min.
- 6. Pour this "topping" over the dhal and garnish with fresh coriander, green chillies and mint.
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 264g | |
| Recipe makes 4 servings | |
| Calories 171 | |
| Calories from Fat 71 | 42% |
| Total Fat 8.1g | 10% |
| Saturated Fat 1.01g | 4% |
| Trans Fat 0.18g | |
| Cholesterol 1mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1079mg | 45% |
| Potassium 318mg | 9% |
| Total Carbs 19.87g | 5% |
| Dietary Fiber 5.9g | 20% |
| Sugars 4.64g | 3% |
| Protein 6.51g | 10% |
