TOMATO DAL SOUP

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Categories     Soup/Stew     Pepper     Tomato     Appetizer     Vegetarian     Spice     Legume     Lentil     Hot Pepper     Simmer     Gourmet

Yield Makes about 5 cups, serving 6

Number Of Ingredients 15

5 tablespoons picked-over split skinned toovar dal (a variety of pigeon pea, usually descibed as as yellow lentils)
4 cups water
1 1/2 tablespoons ghee
1 1/2 teaspoons black mustard seeds
1 fresh hot red chile such as serrano or Thai, halved lengthwise
1 1/2 pounds plum tomatoes, seeded and chopped
2 tablespoons finely chopped peeled fresh ginger
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon tamarind concentrate
3/4 teaspoon turmeric
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon asafetida powder
3 fresh hot green chiles such as serrano or Thai, halved lengthwise
Garnish:
fresh cilantro sprigs

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.

Shailin shahidi
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This soup is a bit too spicy for me, but I still enjoyed it. I would recommend using less chili pepper next time.


Ghulam Khubra
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I'm not a huge fan of lentils, but this soup changed my mind. The lentils are cooked perfectly and they add a great texture to the soup.


Paulus m Amunyela
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This soup is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables. It's also a very healthy and nutritious meal.


Anwar Zeb
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I love the simplicity of this soup. It's made with a few simple ingredients, but it's packed with flavor.


Balaba Ian
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This soup is so flavorful and comforting. It's the perfect meal for a cold winter day.


Kenneth Mcfarlane
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I've made this soup several times and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up leftover tomatoes and it's also a very affordable meal.


Mahnoor mahnoor
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This soup is delicious and so easy to make. I love that I can use up leftover tomatoes and lentils.


Khadija Lawal
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I made this soup for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. I'll definitely be making it again.


Andrea linda Huanca Quiroga
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This is my go-to soup recipe when I'm feeling under the weather. It's so easy to digest and always makes me feel better.


Sm Murad
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I love this soup! It's so flavorful and comforting. I always add a little extra ginger and garlic to give it a bit of a kick.


Melody Theophilus
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This tomato dal soup was a hit with my family! The flavors were perfectly balanced and it was so easy to make. I will definitely be making this again.