DAL SOUP

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Provided by Food Network

Time 1h

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 20

2 tablespoons grape seed oil
1 tablespoon chopped fresh garlic
2 tablespoons garam masala, recipe follows
1 tablespoon cumin seeds
1 teaspoon turmeric
1 cup chopped tomatoes
1 cup brown lentils
5 cups water
Pinch salt and freshly ground black pepper
Few fresh cilantro sprigs, for garnish
1/2 cup coriander seeds
1/2 cup cumin seeds
1/4 cup dried curry leaves* (See Cook's Note)
2 tablespoons black peppercorns
2 tablespoons brown mustard seeds
5 whole cloves
2 black cardamom pods
2 cinnamon sticks
2 bay leaves
2 dried red chiles

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until it begins to get hot. Add the garlic, garam masala, cumin seeds, and turmeric and cook for 20 seconds. Add the tomatoes and cook for 2 minutes. Add the lentils and water and bring to a boil. Turn the heat to low and cook until the lentils are tender, about 30 minutes. Serve in a bowl and garnish with fresh cilantro sprigs.
  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.
  • Combine the coriander seeds, cumin seeds, curry leaves, black peppercorns, mustard seeds, cloves, cardamom pods, cinnamon sticks, bay leaves, and chiles on a baking sheet and toast in the oven for 15 minutes.
  • Transfer the mixture to an electric spice grinder, or use a mortar and pestle and grind by hand. Grind to a fine powder. Store the garam masala in an airtight container for up to 3 months.

airas airas
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This soup is a great way to warm up on a cold day. It's also really healthy and filling.


Ah N
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I love this soup! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family. I usually serve it with some rice or naan bread.


Felicia Thomas
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This soup is a little too spicy for my taste. Next time, I'll reduce the amount of chili powder that I add.


Umaar Rajpoot
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I'm not a vegetarian, but I'm always looking for ways to incorporate more plant-based meals into my diet. This dal soup is a great option. It's packed with protein and fiber, and it's really delicious.


Armaan Vivo
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This soup is delicious! I love the combination of flavors. I also appreciate that it's a one-pot meal, which makes cleanup a breeze.


Leif Branner
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I'm allergic to lentils, so I substituted them with chickpeas. The soup turned out great! The chickpeas added a nice текстура to the soup.


Nxght Skyxx
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover lentils. I usually make a big batch of lentils on the weekend and then use them to make this soup during the week. It's a quick and easy meal that's also really healthy.


Victoria Barreras
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I tried this recipe last night and it was a total disaster. The soup was bland and the lentils were undercooked. I followed the recipe exactly, so I'm not sure what went wrong.


Diamond Taylor Brown
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This soup was amazing! I'm not usually a fan of lentils, but this soup changed my mind. The flavors were so well-balanced and the soup was so creamy and comforting. I will definitely be making this again.


Eric Hills
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I love this dal soup! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family and friends. I usually add a little bit of extra spice to mine, but that's just personal preference. Overall, this is a great recipe for a delicious and healthy meal.


kitso molale
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This dal soup is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. The soup was flavorful and creamy, and the lentils were cooked perfectly. I served it with some naan b