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Guys And Dals! Three, Three, Three Dals in One. Fast, Easy, Vegan and Gluten Free! Recipe
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Ingredients
- 1/2 cup moong dal
- 1/2 cup urad dal
- 1/2 cup chana dal
- 5 1/4 cups hot water
- 1 onion chopped
- 3 large shallots or garlic cloves minced
- 1 inch piece of ginger minced
- 2 serrano chilies seeded and chopped
- 1 Tbs coconut oil
- 2 star anise
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 6 curry leaves frozen or fresh
- 1 tsp mustard seeds
- A pinch of hing (asafoetida)
- A 16 oz can of chopped tomatoes
- 1/2 tsp of turmeric
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- salt to taste
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 1569g | |
| Calories 214 | |
| Calories from Fat 130 | 61% |
| Total Fat 15.09g | 19% |
| Saturated Fat 11.93g | 48% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 330mg | 14% |
| Potassium 624mg | 18% |
| Total Carbs 19.76g | 5% |
| Dietary Fiber 4.9g | 16% |
| Sugars 9.49g | 6% |
| Protein 3.83g | 6% |
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