Red Lentil & Chicken Dal

10 min prep • 35 min cook

Red Lentil & Chicken Dal

A deeply spiced Indian red lentil and chicken stew. High in protein, high in fiber, and perfect for cold days.

Nutrition per Serving

4 servings

320.64

Calories

45.95g

Protein

21.74g

Carbs

5.03g

Fat

4.54g

Fiber

57%

P/Cal Ratio

Ingredients

  • 1
    Chicken breast (raw)
    500 g
  • 2
    Lentils (dry)
    250 g
  • 3
    Onions (raw)
    150 g
  • 4
    Turmeric powder
    10 g
  • 5
    cumin seeds, coriander powder, salt
  • 6
    Tomatoes (raw)
    300 g
  • 7
    Garlic (raw)
    15 g

Instructions

  1. 1

    In a large pot, sauté onions, garlic, and spices (turmeric, cumin, coriander) until fragrant.

  2. 2

    Add the diced chicken and cook until the outside is browned.

  3. 3

    Stir in the lentils, diced tomatoes, and 4 cups of water or broth.

  4. 4

    Bring to a boil, cover, and let simmer for 25-30 minutes until the lentils are completely broken down and the chicken is tender.

  5. 5

    Serve hot.

Tags

stewhigh-proteinindianlentilschicken