Persian dahl

Chef: Richard Fletcher

Ethnic: Iranian
Main Ingredient: lentils
Categories: Main
Meal Type: Dinner
Food Type: Vegan
Level:Easy
Servings: 6
Prep Time:10 minutes
Cook Time:45 minutes

This is a variation of dahl Persian style.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups green lentils
  • 6 cups water
  • 1/2 medium onion
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 1/4 cup cilantro
  • 1/4 cup tamarind 
  • 1 dash salt

Recipe

Wash lentils. Add lentils, water, turmeric, salt and tamarind to pan. Bring to a boil and simmer for around 45 minutes.
Heat up skillet. When skillet is hot add the olive oil. Add the onion and sauté for a few minutes. When onion is done add to the dahl mixture.
 


Nutritional information
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 Persian dahl
Servings Per Batch 6
Amount Per Serving
Calories51 Calories from Fat 6
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 1g2%
Saturated Fat 0g0%
Monounsaturated Fat 1g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0g0%
Sodium 40mg2%
Potassium 138mg4%
Total Carbohydrate 10g3%
Dietary Fiber 0g 2%
Sugars 3g
Protein 3g 5%
Vitamin A 0%
Vitamin C 9%
Calcium 2%
Iron 1%
* The Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet, so your values may change depending on your calorie needs. The values here may not be 100% accurate because the recipes have not been professionally evaluated nor have they been evaluated by the U.S. FDA.