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Chana Dhal (Or Dal)

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6 servings

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Low Fat, Low in Saturated Fat, Low Cholesterol, Cholesterol-Free, Trans-fat Free, Low Carb

Ingredients

Amount Measure Ingredient Features
8 ounces chana dall
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1 teaspoon turmeric
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¼ teaspoon salt
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2 each green chili peppers
split lengthwise
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1 tablespoon corn oil
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1 teaspoon mustard seeds
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1 each onions
medium, finely sliced
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1 clove garlic
finely sliced
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½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
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Ingredients

Amount Measure Ingredient Features
231.2 ml/g chana dall
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5 ml turmeric
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1.3 ml salt
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2 each green chili peppers
split lengthwise
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15 ml corn oil
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5 ml mustard seeds
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1 each onions
medium, finely sliced
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1 clove garlic
finely sliced
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2.5 ml cayenne pepper
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Directions

Wash peas in cold running water.

When water runs clear set aside to soak for 4 hours.

Drain peas and put in sauce pan wit turmeric, salt, and green chilies.

Add enough water to cover by 1 inch, and bring to a boil.

Partly cover pan, reduce heat and simmer for 1 hour or until water has been absorbed and peas are tender but not mushy.

Add more water if necessary.

Meanwhile, heat corn oil in a skillet.

Add mustard seeds and cover pan.

Sauté for 2 minutes.

Uncover pan, add onion and garlic, fry until golden.

Stir in cayenne pepper and cook for 30 seconds.

Add cooked spices to the peas.

Stir cook for 2 minutes.

Serve hot.



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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 22g (0.8 oz)
Amount per Serving
Calories 3954% from fat
 % Daily Value *
Total Fat 2g 4%
Saturated Fat 0g 2%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 283mg 12%
Total Carbohydrate 1g 1%
Dietary Fiber 1g 5%
Sugars g
Protein 1g
Vitamin A 2% Vitamin C 29%
Calcium 3% Iron 5%
* based on a 2,000 calorie diet How is this calculated?
 

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