Renjna's Dal Soup
2 c Masoor dal (red lentils) Water to cover 2 ts Turmeric 1 ts Salt 4 tb Canola oil 6 ea Cloves garlic 4 ea Jalapeno peppers 2 ts Garam masala 2 tb Cumin seeds 1/2 ts Salt Addition...
Ingredients
- 2c masoor dal (red lentils)
- 1ts salt
- 4tb canola oil
- 6ea cloves garlic
- 4ea jalapeno peppers
- 2ts garam masala
- 2tb cumin seeds
Directions
- 1
2 c Masoor dal (red lentils) Water to cover 2 ts Turmeric 1 ts Salt 4 tb Canola oil 6 ea Cloves garlic 4 ea Jalapeno peppers 2 ts Garam masa
- 2
Place the dal in a soup pot and add water to cover by about 2 inches
- 3
Add the turmeric and 1 teaspoon of salt and bring to a boil
- 4
Reduce heat and simmer for about 30 minutes, until the dal is soft and beginning to fall apart
- 5
Add more water if the dal is too thick
- 6
Heat the oil in a frying pan
- 7
Mince the garlic, coarsely chop the jalapenos (remove the seeds if you don't want the dal to be very hot)
- 8
Add the garlic and jalapenos to the oil, along with the cumin seeds, garam masala and salt