Dhal Soup Recipes

DAL SOUP RECIPE | DAHL SOUP | LENTIL SOUP RECIPE | DAAL SOUP

Steps:

• firstly, in a bowl take 3 tbsp masoor dal, 3 tbsp moong dal and 2 tbsp toor dal.
• rinse well and soak for 30 minutes.
• now transfer the soaked dal to a pressure cooker.
• add 1 inch ginger, 2 clove garlic, ¼ tsp turmeric, ½ tsp salt and 2 cup water.
• cover and pressure cook for 2 whistles on medium flame.
• once the pressure releases, cool completely and transfer to the blender.
• blend to smooth paste.
• take the veggie dal paste to a large kadai.
• add ½ tsp pepper powder and 1½ cup water. adjusting consistency as required.
• mix well and simmer for 5 minutes or until the flavours are well absorbed.
• finally, add 2 tbsp coriander and dal soup is ready to serve.

SPINACH AND TOMATO DAL (INDIAN LENTIL SOUP)

Steps:

• Bring lentils and 4 cups water to a boil in a saucepan. Stir in salt. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook at a simmer 10 minutes. Skim off any scum that forms and continue to simmer until the lentils are tender, about 1 hour.
• Heat the oil in a separate saucepan. Cook mustard seeds and cumin seeds in hot oil until they start to splatter, 2 to 3 minutes. Add onion, garlic, and turmeric to the seeds; cook and stir until the onion is soft, about 5 minutes. Stir spinach, tomato, and cayenne pepper into the onion mixture; cook until the spinach wilts and the tomato is tender, about 5 minutes.
• Stir the cooked lentils and cilantro into the spinach mixture; bring to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes. Adjust salt and water to taste and texture preferences.

TOMATO DAL SOUP

Steps:

• Wash dal in several changes of water until water runs clear and drain well in a sieve. Cook dal at a bare simmer in 1 1/2 cups water in a 3-quart saucepan until most of water is evaporated and dal has consistency of a paste, 40 to 45 minutes, stirring frequently during last 15 minutes to prevent scorching.
• Heat ghee in a 6-quart heavy saucepan over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking, then cook mustard seeds and red chile, stirring, until seeds begin to pop. Add 1 1/2 cups water and remaining ingredients (but not dal paste). Bring to a boil and simmer, stirring occasionally, until tomatoes are softened, 6 to 8 minutes. Add dal paste and remaining cup water, stirring to incorporate. Bring rasam to a boil, stirring occasionally, and season with salt.

SPICY INDIAN DAHL

Steps:

• Cook the lentils by boiling or pressure cooking until lentils are soft. (Pressure cooking is faster.)
• In a skillet heat the oil and add mustard seeds. When mustard seeds begin to flutter, add onions, ginger, jalapeno peppers, and garlic. Saute until the onions and garlic are golden brown. Add coriander and cumin. Add chopped tomatoes. Saute the mixture well until tomatoes are well cooked.
• Add water. Boil 6 minutes. Add cooked lentils, stirring well. Add salt to taste, stirring well. Add finely chopped cilantro and remove from heat. Serve hot.

EASY DHAL SOUP

Steps:

• In large saucepan, warm olive oil and add garlic and onion. Saute, stirring 2-3 minutes. Add turmeric, garam masala, chili powder, and cumin.
• Stir in tomatoes, lentils, lemon juice, vegetable stock, coconut milk, and bring to a boil.
• Reduce heat to low and simmer, uncovered, for 25-30 minutes or until lentils are tender.
• Serve warm. You can garnish with lemon slices and cilantro if desired. Also good with naan bread.

DAHL SOUP - FIJIAN INDIAN VERSION

Steps:

• Place yellow split peas, water, turmeric and salt into largish saucepan and bring to boil.
• Turn down heat once boiling and simmer until peas are tender. About 45 - 60 minutes.
• Meanwhile, heat ghee or oil and gently fry onion and garlic until slightly brown.
• Add mustard seeds and chilli powder and fry a further 2 - 3 minutes.
• Add onion mixture to soup.
• Garnish with chopped coriander and serve with roti bread or poppadoms.
• Optional: A skinned, finely chopped tomato can also be added to soup when serving.
• Enjoy!

DAL SOUP

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.