Curry, lentil, red/masoor dahl, with butter, homemade

This homemade red lentil curry, also called masoor dahl, is a Bangladeshi dish made with butter and prepared to a thin consistency. It provides carbohydrate, protein and fat. Per 100g, it contains 19g of carbohydrate, 7.6g of protein and 6.6g of fat, of which 3.9g is saturated fat. These figures refer to the prepared dish rather than dry lentils.

Carbohydrate provides energy, while protein supports the maintenance and repair of body tissues. The dish also contains iron, which is needed to make haemoglobin, the protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen. The butter contributes saturated fat, which is worth noting for people monitoring their saturated fat intake. Full nutritional figures are provided in the tables below.