Daal (Lentil Soup)

Name: Daal (Lentil Soup)
Ingredients: 1 cup toor daal (lentils); 1 teaspoon turmeric powder; 1 tablespoon cumin seeds; 1 tablespoon red chili powder; 1 teaspoon lemon juice; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; salt, to taste; 5 cups water

8 ingredients

4 steps

Ingredients

1 cup toor daal (lentils)
1 teaspoon turmeric powder
1 tablespoon cumin seeds
1 tablespoon red chili powder
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
salt, to taste
5 cups water

Directions

1

Rinse daal until water runs somewhat clear. Soak daal in water for 30 minutes.
2

Boil 5 cups of water, add turmeric powder and toor daal. Cook for 20-30 minutes or until the toor daal is soft. You can add more water if needed. If you have a pressure cooker, then you can cook the daal in there.
3

Heat oil in a small sauce pan, add cumin seeds and let them sizzle for 20-30 seconds. Add to cooked daal.
4

Add red chili powder, salt, lemon juice - mix well and let it simmer for about 5 minutes. Stir occasionally.