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Indian Lentil Dahl

 
This recipe is vegetarian.vegetarian
This recipe is vegan.vegan
This recipe can be made gluten free by choosing gluten-free versions of basic ingredients commonly found in supermarkets or online.gluten-free
This recipe can be made completely dairy-free.dairy-free
 
One serving costs about $1.06

$1.06 per serving

13 people like this recipe

13 likes

This recipe is ready in 45 minutes

Ready in 45 minutes

4 vegetarian,vegan,gluten-free,dairy-free,gluten free,dairy free,lacto ovo vegetarian,vegan lunch,main course,main dish,dinner Indian,Asian
spoonacular Score:78%

Spoonacular Score: 78%

 

The recipe Indian Lentil Dahl can be made in about 45 minutes. This recipe makes 4 servings with 400 calories, 17g of protein, and 20g of fat each. For $1.06 per serving, this recipe covers 23% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. It is brought to you by Foodista. A mixture of lime juice, lentils, coconut milk, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so yummy. 13 people were glad they tried this recipe. It works well as a main course. It is a rather inexpensive recipe for fans of Indian food. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free, dairy free, lacto ovo vegetarian, and vegan diet. Taking all factors into account, this recipe earns a spoonacular score of 75%, which is solid. Similar recipes include Indian Spice – 5:2 Diet for Red Lentil Dahl, Indian Spice – 5:2 Diet for Red Lentil Dahl, and Indian Spice – 5:2 Diet for Red Lentil Dahl.

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Ingredients

Servings:
2 Tbsps
2 Tbsps canola oil
canola oil
0.33 c
0.33 c cilantro
cilantro
0.33 c
0.33 c cilantro
cilantro
1 c
1 c coconut milk
coconut milk
1 Tbsp
1 Tbsp fresh ginger
fresh ginger
0.42 tsps
0.42 tsps garam masala
garam masala
4
4  garlic cloves
garlic cloves
1 Tbsp
1 Tbsp lime juice
lime juice
1
1  onion
onion
3
3  plum tomatoes
plum tomatoes
1.25 c
1.25 c red split lentils
red split lentils
0.25 tsps
0.25 tsps salt
salt
3 c
3 c water
water
2 Tbsps canola oil
2 Tbsps
canola oil
0.33 c cilantro
0.33 c
cilantro
0.33 c cilantro
0.33 c
cilantro
1 c coconut milk
1 c
coconut milk
1 Tbsp fresh ginger
1 Tbsp
fresh ginger
0.42 tsps garam masala
0.42 tsps
garam masala
4  garlic cloves
4
garlic cloves
1 Tbsp lime juice
1 Tbsp
lime juice
1  onion
1
onion
3  plum tomatoes
3
plum tomatoes
1.25 c red split lentils
1.25 c
red split lentils
0.25 tsps salt
0.25 tsps
salt
3 c water
3 c
water

Equipment

sauce pan
sauce pan
sauce pan
sauce pan


Instructions

  1. In a large saucepan, combine oil, onion and salt at medium-high heat. Cook until onion starts to brown, around 5 minutes or so. Add garlic, ginger and Garam Masala , cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  2. Add lentils, coconut milk and water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer, partially covered until lentils are fully tender and broken down to an almost paste-like consistency, about 25-30 minutes.
  3. Add lime juice and cilantro. Check for seasoning. Serve (over rice if you like), topped with the diced tomatoes.

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Price Breakdown

Cost per Serving: $1.10
Ingredient
2 tablespoons canola oil
⅓ cups cilantro
⅓ cups cilantro
1 cup coconut milk
1 tablespoon fresh ginger
1 teaspoon garam masala
4 garlic cloves
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 onion
3 plum tomatoes
1.25 cups red split lentils
Price
$0.08
$0.18
$0.18
$1.38
$0.04
$0.26
$0.27
$0.13
$0.24
$0.70
$0.96
$4.41

Nutritional Information

Quickview
400 Calories
16g Protein
19g Total Fat
41g Carbs
20% Health Score
Limit These
Calories
400k
20%

Fat
19g
31%

  Saturated Fat
11g
71%

Carbohydrates
41g
14%

  Sugar
3g
4%

Cholesterol
0.0mg
0%

Sodium
461mg
20%

Get Enough Of These
Protein
16g
34%

Fiber
18g
74%

Folate
291µg
73%

Manganese
1mg
67%

Vitamin B1
0.54mg
36%

Iron
6mg
36%

Phosphorus
334mg
33%

Magnesium
106mg
27%

Copper
0.5mg
25%

Potassium
849mg
24%

Vitamin B6
0.44mg
22%

Zinc
3mg
21%

Vitamin K
19µg
19%

Vitamin C
14mg
17%

Vitamin B5
1mg
14%

Vitamin E
1mg
12%

Vitamin A
591IU
12%

Vitamin B3
2mg
11%

Vitamin B2
0.14mg
8%

Selenium
5µg
8%

Calcium
66mg
7%

covered percent of daily need

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