Description
This is a light and nutritious classic dal soup that can be served as an appetizer or a side.
Ingredients
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- 1 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 large onion, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 2 cups orange lentils, dry
- 2 tablespoons ginger, minced
- 2 tablespoons garam masala
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon powder
- 1/2 teaspoon coriander powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 8 cups water
- Handful fresh cilantro, chopped
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Lemon wedges
Instructions
- In a large pot over high heat add olive oil, garlic, onions and ginger. Cook for 7 minutes or until onions are soft and translucent.
- Add tomato paste, stir well and add turmeric, garam masala and salt. Stir.
- Add the water and lentils, and bring to boil.
- Lower heat, cover and simmer for 30 minutes.
- Turn off the heat, add cilantro and stir. Season with salt and pepper and serve with lemon wedges.
Notes
Save this dal soup in a storage container and refrigerate for up to 4 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 3.1g
- Sodium: 409mg
- Fat: 3.1g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45.5g
- Fiber: 7.8g
- Protein: 16.5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
