Lentil Dhal

Lentil Dhal

Macronutrients per 100g

Energy

Energy

120kcal

Sugar

Sugar

2g

Fat

Fat

7g

Fiber

Fiber

4g

Saturated Fat

Sat fat

1g

Protein

Protein

7g

Carbs

Carbs

20g

Sodium

Sodium

172mg

Ingredients

- 2 tsp Olive oil
- 1 tsp Sea salt
- 0.5 tsp Onion powder
- 0.5 tsp Garlic powder
- 2 tsp Curry powder
- 0.5 tsp Ground ginger
- 0.5 tsp Ground turmeric
- 0.5 tsp Garam masala
- 0.5 tsp Mustard powder
- 1 diced Onion
- 400g / 14 oz rinsed and drained Red lentils
- 1.5 cups diced Green vegetables
- 400g / 14 oz can Chopped tomatoes
- 400g / 14 oz can Coconut milk

Preparation

1. Heat 2 tsp olive oil over medium heat in a large pot.
2. Add 1 tsp sea salt, 0.5 tsp onion powder, 0.5 tsp garlic powder, 2 tsp curry powder, 0.5 tsp ground ginger, 0.5 tsp ground turmeric, 0.5 tsp garam masala, and 0.5 tsp mustard powder. Stir well.
3. Add 1 diced onion and cook until soft and translucent.
4. Add 400g rinsed and drained red lentils and 1 litre (4 cups) water. Stir to combine.
5. Cover the pot and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium and add 1.5 cups diced green vegetables.
6. Cook for 30-40 minutes, stirring often, until lentils are soft.
7. Add 400g can chopped tomatoes and 400g can coconut milk. Stir and cook for an additional 2-5 minutes.

Micronutrients % of RDI

Iron

Iron

60% of RDI

Magnesium

Magnesium

46% of RDI

Vitamin C

Vitamin C

7% of RDI

Omega 3

Omega 3

0% of RDI

Vitamin A

Vitamin A

0% of RDI

Calcium

Calcium

46% of RDI

Folate

Folate

61% of RDI

Good to know

Serve the dhal with cooked rice, a dollop of coconut yogurt, black pepper, and coriander. Variations: Add sliced chili, sweet potato, cauliflower, broccoli, carrot, courgette, zucchini, green peas, or spinach.