DIY dal mix

Name: DIY dal mix
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 1 h
Cuisine: Asian, Indian
Ingredients: 180g/6oz red lentils; 1 vegetable stock cube, crumbled; 1 dried bay leaf; 1 tsp ground cumin; 1 tsp garam masala or curry powder; 1 tsp ground ginger; 1 tsp garlic granules; pinch dried chilli flakes

3 steps

Prep:30minCook:30min

This is the simplest, quickest dal you can make. Have a jar of the mix in the cupboard for when hunger strikes. You will need a 350g/12oz jam jar.

Updated at: Wed, 16 Aug 2023 23:59:52 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Great

Glycemic Index

Low

Glycemic Load

High

Nutrition per serving

Calories340.6 kcal (17%)

Total Fat2.3 g (3%)

Carbs60.5 g (23%)

Sugars2.5 g (3%)

Protein22.6 g (45%)

Sodium406.5 mg (20%)

Fiber10.6 g (38%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

2 servings

180gred lentils

1vegetable stock cube

crumbled

1dried bay leaf

1 tspground cumin

1 tspgaram masala

or curry powder

1 tspground ginger

1 tspgarlic granules

dried chilli flakes

Instructions

Step 1

Combine all of the ingredients in the 350g/12oz jam jar and seal with a lid. It will keep until you're ready to use in a hurry!

Step 2

When ready to use, tip the contents of the jar into a saucepan and add 2 jars of water (approximately 600ml/1 pint). Bring to the boil, then reduce to a simmer, cover and cook for 10-15 minutes until the lentils are soft.

Step 3

Remove from the heat and leave to stand for 5 minutes before serving.

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