Bengali Dal Soup

Name: Bengali Dal Soup
Ingredients: 1 cup split moong dal, rinsed; 7-1/2 cup water; 2 tsp. kosher salt; 1/4 tsp. turmeric; 1-1/2 tbsp. mustard oil; 1/2 tsp. fenugreek (methi); 1/2 tsp. mango powder (amchur); 1 tsp. ground coriander; 1/4 tsp. onion powder; 1/4 tsp. garlic powder; 1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper; 1/4 tsp. garam masala

12 ingredients

5 steps

Ingredients

1 cup split moong dal, rinsed
7-1/2 cup water
2 tsp. kosher salt
1/4 tsp. turmeric
1-1/2 tbsp. mustard oil
1/2 tsp. fenugreek (methi)
1/2 tsp. mango powder (amchur)
1 tsp. ground coriander
1/4 tsp. onion powder
1/4 tsp. garlic powder
1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper
1/4 tsp. garam masala

Directions

1

Place moong dal, water, salt, turmeric and mustard oil in a saucepan and bring to a boil.
2

Lower heat, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes or until dal is tender.
3

Stir in fenugreek, mango powder, coriander, onion and garlic powders, cayenne, and garam masala.
4

Simmer 20 minutes more.
5

Serve garnished with chopped cilantro if desired.