Spiced Lentil Soup (Dal Tadka)

Ingredients

• 1 cup Red Lentils
• 4 cups Water
• 1/2 tsp Turmeric
• 1/2 tsp Salt
• 2 tbsp Coconut Oil
• 1 tsp Cumin Seeds
• 1/2 tsp Mustard Seeds
• 1/4 tsp Asafoetida (hing)
• 2 cloves Garlic
• 1 tsp Ginger
• 1 small Green Chili
• 1 medium Tomato
• 2 tbsp Cilantro
• 1 tbsp Lemon Juice

Instructions

1. 1Rinse red lentils and combine with water, turmeric, and salt in a pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until the lentils are soft.
2. 2While the lentils are cooking, prepare the tadka (tempering). Heat coconut oil in a small pan over medium heat.
3. 3Add cumin seeds, mustard seeds, and asafoetida. Once the seeds start to splutter, add minced garlic, ginger, and chopped green chili. Sauté for a minute until fragrant.
4. 4Add chopped tomato and cook until softened.
5. 5Pour the tadka over the cooked lentils. Stir well and simmer for another 5 minutes.
6. 6Garnish with fresh cilantro and lemon juice before serving.

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