LENTIL SOUP

Soup is something which my husband and I can have anytime of the year. Lentil soup is one of our favorites. We usually have something grilled along with this soup. This soup is not only easy to make, it is super delicious and filling.

So, here is the recipe:

INGREDIENTS:

Red onion- 1 medium size chopped

Garlic- 10 cloves

Tomato- 1 medium size chopped

Ginger- 1 inch crushed

Masoor dal (Orange lentils)- 1 cup

Kashmiri chilly powder- 1 tsp

Red chilly flakes- 1/2 tsp

Turmeric powder- 1/2 Tsp

Cumin seeds- 1 Tsp

Water- 3-4 cups (depends on how thick you need)

Rice bran oil- 1 TbSp

Pink Himalayan salt- To taste

 

METHOD:

In a pan with oil, sauté ginger, garlic and onion for a little while. Now add cumin seeds, chilly powder, red chilly flakes, and turmeric powder. Sauté. Into this mixture, add tomatoes and after 3 minutes of sautéing add water followed by lentils. Let the lentils cook. Once it’s cooked, use a hand blender to blend everything well. The soup is ready.

You should definitely try this super easy soup.