Red Lentil Soup (Dal)

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This soup is hearty and goes well with basmati or jasmine rice.

Prep Time

60 minutes

Cook Time

30 minutes

Yield

4 Servings

Ingredients

4 cups water
2 ginger, fresh (slices)
1⁄2 teaspoon turmeric, ground
1 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon coriander, ground
1⁄2 cup coconut milk
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
1 cup lentils, red

Instructions

Combine the lentils and water in a heavy pot. Bring to a simmer and remove any foam that collects at the top. Add the ginger and turmeric. Cook with lid ajar until lentils are tender, about 30-45 min. Add the salt and stir to mix. Remove ginger slices.

Put the butter or oil in a small frying pan over medium heat. When hot, put in the cumin seeds. Let sizzle a few seconds. Put in the coriander, stir, then quickly remove contents to the soup pot. Add coconut milk if desired, and serve. Good with basmati rice.