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Mainsยท Indian
Dal Tadka
Comforting yellow lentils with a sizzling spice tempering.
Low-CarbHigh-ProteinAnti-InflammatoryHigh-FiberVegan
๐งบ You have 0/4 tracked ingredients โ missing Lentils, Turmeric (Ground), Cumin (Ground), Garlic.
4Serves
5mPrep
30mCook
35mTotal
EasyLevel
Ingredients
Make
4
servings- ยท1 cup red lentils~192 gโ Lentils
- ยท4 cups water~946 g
- ยท1 tsp turmeric~3 gโ Turmeric (Ground)
- ยท1 tbsp cumin seeds~6 gโ Cumin (Ground)
- ยท3 garlic cloves, minced~9 gโ Garlic
Steps
- 1Simmer lentils with turmeric until soft.
- 2Fry cumin and garlic in ghee or oil.
- 3Pour the tempering over the dal.
Nutrition ยท 1 serving (~289 g)
๐ฅ Calories180
๐ฅฉ Protein12g25% DV
๐ Carbs31g11% DV
๐ฅ Fat0.94g1% DV
๐ฟ Fiber7.9g28% DV
Sugar 1.5 gSodium 6.5 mg
Vitamins
Folate232mcg58%
Thiamin0.29mg24%
Vitamin B60.27mg16%
Riboflavin0.11mg8%
Niacin1.3mg8%
Vitamin C2.3mg3%
Vitamin K2.8mcg2%
Vitamin E0.20mg1%
Vitamin A2.8mcg0%
Minerals
Manganese0.88mg38%
Copper0.34mg38%
Iron3.9mg22%
Phosphorus178mg14%
Zinc1.4mg12%
Potassium457mg10%
Magnesium38mg9%
Selenium2.7mcg5%
Calcium39mg3%
Estimated per serving โ for guidance, not a measured label.
What drives the score
82
82/100
Grade A
Nutrient density29/35
Protein quality11/15
Fiber9/10
Healthy fats5/10
Bioactives10/15
Glycemic impact10/10
Bioactives
curcuminflavanols
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