Turmeric Lentil Soup (Dal Shorba)

Ingredients

• Red lentils (masoor dal) – 1/2 cup
• Onion, chopped – 1/4 cup
• Tomato, chopped – 1/2 cup
• Garlic, minced – 1 tsp
• Turmeric powder – 1/2 tsp
• Cumin powder – 1/2 tsp
• Black pepper – 1/4 tsp
• Ghee/olive oil – 1 tbsp
• Salt – to taste

Instructions

1. 1

   Pressure cook red lentils with turmeric, salt, and 2 cups water for 3-4 whistles until soft.

2. 2

   Heat ghee/oil in a pan; sauté onion and garlic until golden, then add tomato and cumin powder; cook until soft.

3. 3

   Add this mixture to the cooked lentils; blend until smooth if desired.

4. 4

   Simmer 5 minutes, add black pepper, and serve hot.