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Bengali Dhal
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Bengali Dhal

11 ingredients 15 min + 30 min 2 cups openrecipes
Bengali Dhal

"Here is my recipe for dhal based on my many experiences cooking with my friends over the years. We love this served over freshly made basmati rice. Don't skimp on the caramelized onions and garlic - it totally makes this recipe amazing!"

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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

409
Calories
14g
Protein
15g
Fat
61g
Carbs

Counts 11 of 12 ingredients — the other 1 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.

What these numbers assume — 11 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Olive Oil 1 tbsp (14g) 119
Lentil 1/2 cup cooked (99g) 115
Cherry 1 cup (138g) 87
Onion 1 medium (110g) 44
Tomato 1 medium (123g) 22
Turmeric 1 tsp ground (3g) 9
Pepper 1 tsp ground (2.3g) 6
Garlic 1 clove (3g) 4
Bay Leaf 1 leaf (0.6g) 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 red lentils
  • 3 cups water
  • 1 cup onion, thinly sliced, divided
  • 4 cloves garlic, coarsely chopped, divided
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 3/4 cup cherry tomatoes
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 (2 inch) whole serrano chile peppers (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro

Directions

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