Red Lentil Dhal - 1 Guiding Stars
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Dip your toes into the water of traditional Indian cuisine with this easy dhal. Serve hot over brown rice or quinoa, or serve with whole-grain naan.

Ingredients

  • 5-6 cups water
  • 2½ cups red lentils
  • 2 Tbsp. curry paste
  • ½ cup lite coconut milk
  • ⅓ cup water
  • 2 tsp. salt
  • ¼ tsp. black pepper
  • ¼ tsp. cayenne
  • 2 tsp. curry powder
  • ½ tsp. turmeric
  • 1 tsp. chili powder
  • 2 Tbsp. sugar
  • lime juice, to taste

Directions

  1. Bring the water to a boil in a large pot. Add lentils and cook uncovered for 10 minutes, stirring to prevent burning.
  2. Stir in remaining ingredients until thoroughly combined and heated through. Serve over brown rice or quinoa.
Nutritional analysis per serving: Calories 325; Total Fat 3.5g (4% Daily Value); Saturated Fat 1.5g (8% DV); Trans Fat 0g; Cholesterol 0mg (0% DV); Sodium 900mg (39% DV); Total Carbohydrate 56g (20% DV); Dietary Fiber 9g (32% DV); Total Sugars 4g; Includes 4g Added Sugars (8% DV); Protein 19g; Vitamin D 0% DV; Calcium 4% DV; Iron 35% DV; Potassium 10% DV; Copper 120% DV; Manganese 70% DV; Folate 40% DV.
Recipe by Guiding Stars at https://guidingstars.com/recipes/red-lentil-dhal/
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