Dairy-Free Masoor Dal (Red Lentil Soup)
A hearty and flavorful dairy-free Masoor Dal, a classic Pakistani lentil soup, perfect for a comforting and nutritious meal.
Ingredients
- 1 cup Red lentils
- 4 cups Vegetable broth
- 1 medium Onion
- 1 tbsp Ginger-garlic paste
- 1 can (14 oz) Diced tomatoes
- 1/2 tsp Turmeric powder
- 1/2 tsp Cumin powder
- 1/2 tsp Coriander powder
- 1/4 tsp Garam masala
- 1 tbsp Lemon juice
- 2 tbsp Fresh cilantro
Original measure retained: its cup/spoon or fluid-volume standard is unspecified.
Instructions
- 1Measure 1 cup of red lentils and rinse them thoroughly under cold running water until the water runs clear.
- 2In a large heavy-bottomed pot, combine the rinsed 1 cup of red lentils, 4 cups of vegetable broth, 1 medium onion (chopped into 1.27 cm pieces), 1 tablespoon of ginger-garlic paste, 1 can (about 400 g) of diced tomatoes, 1/2 teaspoon of turmeric powder, 1/2 teaspoon of cumin powder, and 1/2 teaspoon of coriander powder.
- 3Place the pot over high heat and bring the mixture to a rolling boil. Once boiling, immediately reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let it simmer for 25-30 minutes. The lentils are ready when they are very soft and the soup has thickened to your liking.
- 4Stir in 1/4 teaspoon of garam masala and 1 tablespoon of lemon juice until well combined.
- 5Serve the Dairy-Free Masoor Dal hot, garnished with 2 tablespoons of fresh cilantro.
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