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Masoor Dal (Red Lentils)

Estimated Nutritional Profile
Nutrient Quantity
Protein (g)55.1039
Energy (kCal)871.3608
Carbohydrates (g)164.1897
Total fats (g)5.3033
Temporal Sequence of Cooking Processes
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    Utensils Used
    | 1. wash dal in a few changes of water, until the water runs clear. | 2. soak in cold water for about half hour | 3. drain. | 4. place in pot with water, salt, red chilli powder and cook for 20 to 30 minutes or until dal is very tender. | 5. when dal is tender it should resemble a creamy soup (you might have to add more water if the its not creamy and cook for furtur 10 to 20 minutes). | 6. For the temper - heat oil in a frying pan add the garlic and fry until light brown , at this point add cumin and fry for few seconds and pour over the lentil and stir and cook for few minutes. | 7. cover and take off heat. | 8. serve hot. | 9. garnish with coriander and green chillies. | 10. Sprinkle a little garam masala on top. | 11. serve with boiled rice or chapatis. | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
    Estimated Nutritional Profile for Ingredients
    Ingredient Name Quantity Unit State Energy (kcal) Carbohydrates Protein (g) Total Lipid (Fat) (g)
    red lentil 1 cup 687.36 121.152 45.9072 4.1664
    water 3 cups 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
    red chili powder 1 teaspoon - - - -
    salt 1 teaspoon - - - -
    turmeric powder 1/4 teaspoon - - - -
    green chilies 2 chopped 179.91 42.5487 8.9955 0.8996
    coriander 2 teaspoons chopped 0.1533 0.0245 0.0142 0.0035
    garam masala 1 teaspoon - - - -
    ghee 1/4 cup - - - -
    garlic clove 2 chopped - - - -
    cumin 1/2 teaspoon 3.9375 0.4645 0.187 0.2338

    - Means that suitable USDA nutrition profile could not be mapped for this ingredient-unit combination.



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