Hearty Lentil Soup is a version of Tadka Dhal that is quick and easy to make! This can be eaten with rice or any flat bread.
Ingredients
- 1 cup lentils (recommend masoor dhal)
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
- 1 tsp canola oil
- ½ tsp turmeric
- 1 slice jalapeno
- 1 clove garlic, grated (or 1/2 tsp garlic powder)
- 1/8 tsp salt
- 1 tsp lime juice
- 3 cups water
- ¼ inch root ginger, grated (optional)
- ¼ cup cilantro leaves (optional)
Directions
- Cook lentils in a pot with water for about 10 minutes until soft and mushy. Set aside.
- Heat oil and cumin seeds in a clean pot for 30 seconds.
- Then add the jalapeno, lentils, turmeric, garlic, ginger and heat for about 5 minutes. Add additional water if the soup is too thick.
- Turn off heat, stir in lime juice and top with cilantro.