Lentil soup masoor dal

Today we are gonna to cook Indian soup with Egor. It’s called "masoor dal".

Rich taste and spicy aroma of the soup will definitely surprise everyone. Try it!

Lentils are an excellent source of B vitamins, iron, magnesium, potassium and zinc. They are an excellent source of plant-based protein and fiber.

Red lentils have a delicate taste. Even vegan soup from  lentils is very tasty. Don’t be afraid of a large number of spices, in the soup they feel soft and harmonious.

If you don’t have all the necessary spices, don’t worry. Put what you have and cook with pleasure!

You can buy red lentils here.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup of red lentils
• 4 cups of water
• 1 white onion
• 1 carrot
• 1 red tomato
• 1-2 cloves garlic
• vegetable oil (we use coconut oil)
• turmeric 1/2 teaspoon
• paprika 1/2 teaspoon
• garam masala powder (it include the most common spices: cumin, coriander, green and black cardamom, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, bay leaves, peppercorns, fennel, mace and dried chilies) -1 tablespoon.

Simply organic garam masala here.

1. Prepare all necessary ingredients.
2. Wash lentils a few times until the water runs clear.
3. Cover the lentils with cold water. Cook it for about 20 minutes until cooked.
4. Heat 1 tsp oil. Saute onion, garlic until they turn slightly golden, then add a tomato.
5. Put the vegetables in the soup and let boil for 5 minutes over low heat.
6. Add the turmeric, paprika, garam masala. Stir the soup, cover and turn off the heat. You should always let the soup rest for 15-20 minutes.

Sometimes we like to add some grand mint at the end.

Enjoy your meal!