Indian Dhal (Lentils) Recipe With Nutrition Data and Calorie Count

Indian Dhal (Lentils)

Healthy and delicious Indian inspired dhal.

Yields:

6 servings

Prep Time:

5 mins

Cook Time:

75 mins

Meal Type:

Side Dish

Rating:

Ingredients

2 tsps cumin seeds
1 tsp curry powder
2 tsps turmeric
1 tsp olive oil
4 cups chicken stock
2 cloves garlic, crushed
10 medium mushrooms, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
1 medium green sweet peppers
1 cup red lentils

Directions

Cover lentils with boiling water and allow to stand for 15 minutes.
Heat olive oil in a pan and cook onions and garlic for 2 minutes.
Add cumin seeds, turmeric and curry powder. Cook for 2 minutes until fragrant.
Add mushrooms and green pepper. Stirfry for a further 2 minutes.
Add stock and lentils. Cook over medium heat for 35-45 minutes, or until dhal thickens.
Stir frequently to avoid sticking.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 serving

Daily Values

Calories

Amount Per Serving 152

% Daily Value*

Total Fat

Amount Per Serving 2.08g

% Daily Value 3%
- Saturated Fat
  
  Amount Per Serving 0.351g
- Trans Fat
  
  Amount Per Serving 0g
- Polyunsaturated Fat
  
  Amount Per Serving 0.634g
- Monounsaturated Fat
  
  Amount Per Serving 0.925g
Cholesterol

Amount Per Serving 0mg

% Daily Value 0%
Sodium

Amount Per Serving 1031mg

% Daily Value 45%
Total Carbohydrate

Amount Per Serving 25g

% Daily Value 9%
- Dietary Fiber
  
  Amount Per Serving 4.7g
  
  % Daily Value 17%
- Total Sugars
  
  Amount Per Serving 1.82g
  
  Includes -g Added Sugars
Protein

Amount Per Serving 10.16g

Nutrients Declaration Requirement

Vitamin A

Amount Per Serving 1mcg

% Daily Value 0%
Vitamin C

Amount Per Serving 21mg

% Daily Value 23%
Vitamin D

Amount Per Serving -mcg

% Daily Value -%
Calcium

Amount Per Serving 3mg

% Daily Value 0%
Iron

Amount Per Serving 20mg

% Daily Value 111%
Potassium

Amount Per Serving 398mg

% Daily Value 8%

Nutrition summary:

Calories 152 KCal
Fat 2.08 g
Carbs 25 g
Protein 10.16 g

There are 152 calories in 1 serving of Indian Dhal (Lentils).

How long would it take to burn off 152 KCal?
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Values estimated based on person weighing 160 lbs.