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Dhaal (Indian Lentil Soup)
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Dhaal (Indian Lentil Soup)

9 ingredients 5 steps fandom
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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

139
Calories
10g
Protein
1g
Fat
24g
Carbs

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

1.Bring the water to a boil in a pan (large enough to hold the water with enough room to add the lentils.)

2

2.Add the lentils to the water and all other ingredients except salt, cilantro, and green chili.

3

3.Let cook for 15 minutes.

4

4.Add salt and the green chili and let boil for one minute.

5

5.Garnish with cilantro and serve hot.

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