Red Lentil Soup (Dal)
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This soup is hearty and goes well with basmati or jasmine rice.
Prep Time
60 minutes
Cook Time
30 minutes
Yield
4 Servings
Ingredients
4 cups water
2 ginger, fresh (slices)
1⁄2 teaspoon turmeric, ground
1 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon coriander, ground
1⁄2 cup coconut milk
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
1 cup lentils, red
Instructions
Combine the lentils and water in a heavy pot. Bring to a simmer and remove any foam that collects at the top. Add the ginger and turmeric. Cook with lid ajar until lentils are tender, about 30-45 min. Add the salt and stir to mix. Remove ginger slices.
Put the butter or oil in a small frying pan over medium heat. When hot, put in the cumin seeds. Let sizzle a few seconds. Put in the coriander, stir, then quickly remove contents to the soup pot. Add coconut milk if desired, and serve. Good with basmati rice.