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Ingredients
- 1 small onion, finely chopped (or shallots as sub)
- 1 tablespoon mustard oil or ghee
- 1/4 teaspoon black mustard seed
- 1 cup yellow moong dal, picked and rinsed (split yellow mung beans)
- 4 cups water
- 1 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- 1/4 teaspoon turmeric
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander seed
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon garam masala (add at end of cooking)
- sliced serrano or thai chili (garnish)
- chopped fresh cilantro (garnish)
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 1048g | |
| Calories 175 | |
| Calories from Fat 132 | 75% |
| Total Fat 14.97g | 19% |
| Saturated Fat 1.75g | 7% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2370mg | 99% |
| Potassium 211mg | 6% |
| Total Carbs 10.48g | 3% |
| Dietary Fiber 2.8g | 9% |
| Sugars 3.18g | 2% |
| Protein 1.8g | 3% |
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