Tomato Dal Soup
Dal is a staple food in Indian cuisine and is often referred to as the ‘comfort food’ of India.
This is vegan and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 50 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 15.
Tomato Dal Soup
Ingredients
Instructions
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Rinse the lentils and set aside.
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Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
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Add chopped onions, minced garlic, and grated ginger. Sauté until onions are translucent.
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Add turmeric powder, cumin powder, coriander powder, and red chili powder. Stir well.
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Add chopped tomatoes and cook until they soften.
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Add rinsed lentils and vegetable broth. Bring to a boil.
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Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 20-25 minutes or until lentils are cooked.
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Use an immersion blender or blend in batches in a regular blender until smooth.
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Season with salt, black pepper, and lemon juice. Stir well.
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Simmer for another 5 minutes.
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Garnish with fresh cilantro.
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Serve hot and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 180kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 5g8%
- Total Carbohydrate 28g10%
- Sugars 8g
- Protein 8g16%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.
