Connoisseurus Veg · by Alissa Saenz★ 5.0 (13)
Easy Red Lentil Dal
NUTRITION · PER SERVING55M COOK
CAL 22%·PRO 34%
CARBS 60G55% OF CAL
8G FIBER0G ADDED0G INTRINSIC46G OTHER6G TOTAL SUGAR
FAT 16G33% OF CAL
6G SAT10G UNSAT
BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV
A comforting red lentil dal rich with spices, tomatoes, and coconut milk. Traditionally served with rice or naan as a vegetarian main course.
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Nutrition & ingredients
Ingredients
serves 6- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 medium onion, (diced)
- 3 garlic cloves, (minced)
- 2 teaspoons freshly grated ginger
- 2 teaspoons garam masala
- 1 teaspoon whole cumin seeds
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon black mustard seeds
- 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, (or to taste)
- 3 cups water, (plus more if needed)
- 1 1/2 cups split red lentils
- 1 (14 ounce/400 gram) can diced tomatoes
- 1/2 cup full-fat coconut milk
- 1 teaspoon salt, (plus more to taste (I use 1 1/2 teaspoons))
- Cooked basmati rice
- Vegan naan
- Fresh cilantro
- Roasted cashews
At a glance
PER SERVING · TIME 55M
CAL 22%·PRO 34%
CARBS 60G55% OF CAL
8G FIBER0G ADDED0G INTRINSIC46G OTHER6G TOTAL SUGAR
FAT 16G33% OF CAL
6G SAT10G UNSAT
BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV
Complete estimate · 100% of estimated mass resolved
All countable ingredients resolved. Figures are per serving.
- Prep
- 10m
- Cook
- 45m
- Sodium
- 605mg
- Total sugar
- 6g
Added sugar is not shown when one or more ingredients lack reliable added-sugar evidence.
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving.
Vitamins & minerals
- Potassium
- 632mg
- Calcium
- 82mg
- Iron
- 6mg
Estimated from ingredients; USDA coverage varies by food.
- PREP
- 10M
- SODIUM
- 605MG
- ESTIMATE
- COMPLETE
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving. 100% of estimated mass resolved.