Indian Black Lentils Recipe
Recipe By The Spruce Eats
Another popular north indian dish is kaali daal or daal makkhani. Black lentils are cooked with spices, tomatoes, and cream for a wholesome and delicious dish also known as ma ki daal (mom's lentils) for its comfort-food qualities. Serve kaali daal/daal makkhani with a vegetable side dish and naan (tandoor-baked flatbread) or with butter chicken and naan. The lentils will need to soak in water overnight so plan accordingly.
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- 1/4 cup Split urad daal
- 3/4 cup Water
- 1/2 Large Onions
- 1/2 Green chilies
- pinch Pinch of asafetida
- As required Salt
- 1/2 tablespoon Neutral Oil
- 1/2 inch Ginger
- 1/4 tablespoon Garlic
- 1/2 Large Tomatoes
- 1/2 teaspoon Coriander
- 1/4 teaspoon Ground Cumin
- 0.13 teaspoon Red chili powder
- 0.13 cup Heavy cream
- 1/2 tablespoon Ghee
Nutrition
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297
calories per serving
9 g Fat14 g Protein38 g Carbs10 g FiberOther
Current Totals
- Fat9g
- Protein14g
- Carbs38g
- Fiber10g
MacroNutrients
- Carbs38g
- Protein14g
- Fiber10g
Fats
- Fat9g
Vitamins & Minerals
- Calcium75mg
- Iron4mg
- Vitamin A775mcg
- Vitamin B1< 1mg
- Vitamin B2< 1mg
- Vitamin B32mg
- Vitamin B6< 1mg
- Vitamin B987mcg
- Vitamin B120mcg
- Vitamin C33mg
- Vitamin E1mg
- Copper< 1mcg
- Magnesium126mg
- Manganese1mg
- Phosphorus251mg
- Selenium13mcg
- Zinc2mg
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. All nutritional information presented are estimates and not meant to substitute professional dietary advice or treatment
Recipe By The Spruce Eats