Easy Dal (Indian lentil soup)
This is a light, filling and nutritious curry flavored lentil soup topped with a squeeze of lemon juice. Delicious!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 6 people 1x
- Category: Soup
- Cuisine: Vegetarian, Vegan, Indian
Ingredients
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- 1 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 large onion (finely chopped)
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 2 cups orange lentils
- 2 tablespoons ginger (peeled and finely chopped)
- 2 tablespoons garam masala
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 8 cups vegetable broth
- 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 vegetable broth 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.
Nutrition
- Calories: 343
- Saturated Fat: 3
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