दाल (Hindi)
/ dāla /
Makes 3 cups (750 ml)
Lentils are hearty, convenient, and cheap, with plenty of potassium, iron, and vitamin B-1.
1 cup (250 ml) =
16 g of protein
9 g of fiber
230 calories
&
cooks in less than 10 minutes!
1. 1 cup (250 ml) of lentils (brown, red, yellow, or green) or half one and half another type in a sauce pan.
2. Add 2 cups (500 ml) of water
3. 1 each: bay leaf and unchopped garlic clove
3. Simmer the above 8-10 minutes, maybe longer for brown lentils.
4. Remove the bay leaf and garlic.
5. Stir in 1/2 tsp. (2 ml) of salt (optional).
6. Serve on a plate.
7. Drizzle 2 tsp. (10 ml) or more with oil olive.
7. Sprinkle ground black pepper to taste.
