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.

Hari Yadav
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I'm excited to try this recipe! I love dal soup.


Scott Allen
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This recipe looks delicious, but I'm short on time. Can I make it in a slow cooker?


Paulus Mahay
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I'm allergic to lentils. Is there a substitute I can use?


Hikmat Pubg
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I'm new to cooking and I'm not sure if I can make this recipe. Is it difficult?


Ridam Rasaili
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This recipe sounds amazing! I can't wait to make it for my family.


Ali Atwa
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I'm not a big fan of lentils, but I'm willing to try this recipe because it looks so good.


Sunni Aldrich
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I'm looking forward to trying this recipe. It looks like a delicious and healthy meal.


slater espangel
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This recipe is a great starting point, but I think it could be improved with some additional spices.


Alvaro Amaya
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my soup turned out bland. Maybe I didn't add enough salt?


Halel Oficial song
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I added some chopped cilantro to the soup and it really brightened up the flavor.


Sudhan Malla
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This soup is so delicious and comforting. It's perfect for a cold winter day.


Arshadul Islam
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I followed the recipe exactly and the soup turned out perfectly. I will definitely be making this again!


Bahati Jay
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I love the simplicity of this recipe. It's easy to make and doesn't require a lot of ingredients.


Caster Kiff
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover lentils. It's also a very affordable and healthy meal.


Anees Khokhar
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I'm not usually a fan of dal soup, but this recipe changed my mind. It was so flavorful and satisfying!


Natalia Todd
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This dal soup was a hit with my family! The flavors were rich and comforting, and the lentils were cooked perfectly.