Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)
Counts 7 of 8 ingredients — the other 1 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.
What these numbers assume — 7 portions →
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Lentil | 1/2 cup cooked (99g) | 115 |
| Turmeric | 1 tsp ground (3g) | 9 |
| Chili | 1 tsp (2.7g) | 8 |
| Garlic | 1 clove (3g) | 4 |
| Ginger | 1 tsp grated fresh (2g) | 2 |
| Cilantro | 1 tbsp chopped fresh (1g) | 1 |
| Salt | 1 tsp (6g) | 0 |
| Water | not in our table | 0 |
Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.
Ingredients
- 1 cup split lentils, sorted and rinsed
- 3 cups water
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed garlic
- 1/4 teaspoon red chili powder
- 1/8 teaspoon turmeric
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- 1 teaspoon cilantro, finely chopped
- 1 small whole green chili, seeded and chopped
Directions
1.Bring the water to a boil in a pan (large enough to hold the water with enough room to add the lentils.)
2.Add the lentils to the water and all other ingredients except salt, cilantro, and green chili.
3.Let cook for 15 minutes.
4.Add salt and the green chili and let boil for one minute.
5.Garnish with cilantro and serve hot.