INDIAN DAL SOUP

By BobD

Ingredients

• 1 lb. dried lentils, rinsed and picked over
• 1 onion, roughly chopped
• fresh ginger, 2-inch piece, peeled and minced
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tbsp. curry powder (hot or mild, your preference)
• 2 tsp. ground cumin
• 2 dried red chilies (or hot red pepper flakes or cayenne pepper, to taste)
• 3-4 tomatoes, cored and roughly chopped (optional) Salt Black pepper

Details

Servings 8
Adapted from mydailymoment.com

Preparation

Step 1

Add the first 8 ingredients to a large pot, along with water to cover.

Bring to a boil over high heat; adjust heat so the mixture simmers steadily but not violently.

Cook, stirring occasionally, until the lentils are soft, about 1 hour.

Season to taste with salt and pepper; serve or cover and refrigerate for up to several days before reheating.