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Indian Dahl Soup

Easy Dahl Lentil Soup

Bring India to your kitchen with this fragrant lentil soup that will transport you to faraway lands!
Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Total Time 25 mins
Course Soup
Cuisine Indian
Servings 4

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • Sauce pan

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup red/coral lentils
  • 1/3 cup yellow lentils
  • 4-5 cups water or broth
  • 1/2 medium chopped onion
  • 3-4 cloves minced garlic
  • 1 tomato or cup of tomato sauce

Spices

  • 1/2 tsp mustard seeds
  • 1/2 tsp cumin seeds
  • 1/2 tsp turmeric
  • 1 tsp coriander
  • 1/2-1 tsp chili paste or powder
  • 2 tsp oil
  • 1 tsp salt

Toppings

  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 tbsp black sesame seeds

Instructions
 

Prepare the lentils

  • Quickly rinse the lentils and drain.
  • Cover the lentils with water and simmer for 15-20 minutes until tender.

Prepare the seasonings

  • In a frying pan, heat up oil on medium heat. When hot, add the mustard seeds, then the cumin seeds and stir.
  • As soon as they begin to pop they will get fragrant and add the chopped onion and garlic making sure to coat them well until they become translucent.
  • Add the coriander powder, salt, turmeric and chili and the tomato or tomato sauce and the cooked lentils. Stir and simmer for a few minutes.

Toppings

  • Top with chopped cilantro and black sesame seeds. Serve with white rice or flatbread.

Notes

You can make the soup with just coral lentils if you don't have any other lentils. Diced carrots and butternut squash are great additions too, along with some coconut milk if you want. It's all good! 
Keyword lentil soup, pulses
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