🫕 Daal Tadka (Lentil Soup)

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

🥘 Ingredients(4 servings)

• 300g Red lentils (masoor daal)(washed)
• 900ml Water
• 1 large Onion(diced)
• 2 Tomato(chopped)
• 4 cloves Garlic(sliced)
• 2 Green chili(slit)
• 1 tsp Cumin seeds
• ½ tsp Turmeric
• 1 tsp Coriander powder
• 2 tbsp Oil
• to taste Salt
• for garnish Fresh coriander
• 1 tbsp Lemon juice

📋 Instructions

1. 1

   Combine lentils, water, turmeric, and ½ tsp salt in a pot. Bring to boil, skim foam, then simmer 20 minutes until completely soft.

2. 2

   Meanwhile, heat oil in a separate pan. Add cumin seeds — they should sizzle immediately.

3. 3

   Add onions. Fry on medium heat 8–10 minutes until golden brown. Don't rush this step.

   Golden onions are the foundation of the flavor.
4. 4

   Add garlic and green chili, cook 1 minute. Add tomatoes and coriander powder. Cook until tomatoes break down, about 5 minutes.

5. 5

   Pour the tadka into the cooked lentils. Stir, simmer 5 more minutes together.

6. 6

   Add lemon juice, adjust salt. Garnish with coriander and serve with roti or rice.