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Masoor Dahl Soup (Lentil Soup)

















Ingredients

Quantity
Turmeric
¼ tsp
Garlic cloves – chopped
5
Pepper corns – black
10
Onion – small and chopped
1
Lentils
¾ cup
Salt
1 tsp
Lemon juice
2 tbsp


Boil 2 ½ cups water in a saucepan. Add turmeric, garlic, peppercorns, onion, lentils and 1 tsp salt. Bring to a boil again. Turn heat to medium-low and simmer until lentils are cooked and most of the water had dried up (about 20 minutes).

Mash or grind lentils completely using a little water if necessary.

Return lentils to saucepan. Pour in 6 cups water and bring to a boil. Turn heat on to medium low and simmer 10 to 15 minutes.

Add lemon juice and salt to taste.

This soup can be eaten as is or with boiled rice.