This recipe has Sodium as 63.8% (as a percentage of RDA).
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Nutrition Rating Details
Here are the percentages used to determine the nutritional rating for this recipe:
• Calcium: 0.9% of RDA
• Calories: 7.3% of RDA
• Carbs: 6.8% of RDA
• Fat (total lipid): 8.1% of RDA
• Fiber: 22.1% of RDA
• Fructose: 2.6% of RDA
• Protein: 6.0% of RDA
• Sodium: 63.8% of RDA
• Sugar: 12.6% of RDA
• Vitamin A (IU): 8.1% of RDA
• Vitamin B6: 10.7% of RDA
• Vitamin C: 52.7% of RDA
• Iron: 0.9% of RDA
• Magnesium: 9.5% of RDA
• Manganese: 9.6% of RDA
• Niacin: 5.1% of RDA
• Potassium: 10.2% of RDA
• Zinc: 6.5% of RDA
If any nutritional component is greater than 50% of RDA
(or any vitamin/mineral is greater than 400% of RDA),
the recipe gets a “Nutrition to Note” rating.
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MACROS
Carbohydrate
18.6
g
18.645
Calories
145
145.278
Fiber
6.19
g
6.192
Iron
0.168
mg
0.168
Protein
6.74
g
6.738
Sodium
861
mg
861.44
Sugars
3.95
g
3.952
Fat (total lipid)
4.98
g
4.979
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red lentil|water|salt|black pepper|cayenne pepper|coriander powder|turmeric|chaat masala (powder)|green chili pepper (fresh/medium)|olive oil|yellow onion
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PREPARATION
1.
Inspect the lentils for any stones and discard them. Place the lentils in a fine-mesh strainer and rinse until the water runs clear.
2.
Transfer the lentils to a 4-quart saucepan, add the water, then all the spices and the chile pepper.
3.
Place saucepan over medium heat and bring to a boil, stirring occasionally. Once boiling, continue to simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
4.
While the daal is boiling, heat a skillet over medium heat.
5.
When hot, add the oil and the onions. Cook until the onions begin to brown and caramelize, about 15 to 20 minutes.
6.
Add the onions to the pot of simmering daal, being careful as it may spatter. Stir well to combine, cover saucepan, lower heat to a simmer, and cook for another 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
7.
Serve hot, with basmati rice and naan if desired, and enjoy.
NOTES, TIPS, TRICKS, HINTS, ETC:
Chaat masala is an aromatic spice blend available at Indian grocery stores and online.
COMPLETE NUTRITION
This recipe has the following nutrient totals:
Calories 145
Protein 6.74 g
Carbohydrates 18.6 g
Iron 0.17 mg
Fiber 6.19 g
Calcium 8.93 mg
(plus many more nutrients)
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