Dal Soup

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Ingredients

  • 8 c. water
  • 1 1/2 T. ground turmeric
  • 1 T. ground coriander
  • 3 bay leaves
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper**??
  • 1 # chana dal or red lentils
  • 1/4 c. olive oil
  • 1 lg onion, chopped
  • 1 tsp minced fresh ginger
  • 1 tsp cumin seeds
  • 1/2 tsp mustard seeds
  • 2 T. fresh lemon juice
  • Minced fresh cilantro
  • Lemon wedges

Instructions

  1. Bring first 6 ingredients to boil in heavy large pot. Add lentils, reduce heat, and simmer til tender stirring occasionally, about 45 minutes.
  2. Heat oil in a heavy large skillet over medium heat. Add onion, ginger, cumin and mustard seeds and cook until onion begins to brown, stirring often, about 10 minutes. Mix in the lemon juice.. Stir onion mixture in to the dal. Simmer until reduced to the desired consistency. Serve sith cilantro and lemon wedges as garnish.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

979 kcal 49% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 28.7g 57% DV
Total Fat 47.8g 61% DV
Carbs 138.4g 50% DV
Fiber 40.7g 100% DV
Sugar 8.6g 17% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 332.5mg 14% DV
Potassium 3389.5mg 72% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 678.3mcg 75% DV
Vitamin C 180.4mg 100% DV
Vitamin D 0.1mcg
Calcium 851.3mg 65% DV
Iron 49.3mg 100% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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