1/4 tsp turmeric
5 each garlic cloves, chopped
10 each peppercorns, black
1 each onian, small and chopped
3/4 cup lentils
1 tsp salt
2 tbsp lemon juice
Directions
Boil 2 1/2 cups water in a saucepan. Add turmeric, garlic,
peppercorns, onion, lentils and 1 ts 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 mins).
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 mins.
Add lemon juce and salt to taste.
This soup can be eaten as is or with boiled rice.
Servings: 6 servings
Masoor Dahl Soup (Lentil Soup) Recipe brought to you by Recipe Ideas
Categories: Bean; Indian; Soup; Vegetable
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We hope you enjoy this Masoor Dahl Soup (Lentil Soup) recipe.
