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- Rinse and drain 1 cup of toor dal..(yellow split peas, don't be scared)
- Put it in a heavy pan along with:
- 3 and 1/4 cups of water
- 1/8 tsp of turmeric
- Bring it all to a boil and turn the heat down, put a lid on things (slightly ajar) and let it all simmer for about 45 minutes.
- Now, toss in:
- 1 Tbs of chopped shallots
- 1 tsp of ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp of brown mustard seeds
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 62g | |
| Calories 45 | |
| Calories from Fat 9 | 20% |
| Total Fat 1.07g | 1% |
| Saturated Fat 0.08g | 0% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 43mg | 2% |
| Potassium 238mg | 7% |
| Total Carbs 8.15g | 2% |
| Dietary Fiber 1.5g | 5% |
| Sugars 4.15g | 3% |
| Protein 1.87g | 3% |
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