Best Easy Dhal Soup Recipes

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Provided by Food Network

Time 1h

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 20

2 tablespoons grape seed oil
1 tablespoon chopped fresh garlic
2 tablespoons garam masala, recipe follows
1 tablespoon cumin seeds
1 teaspoon turmeric
1 cup chopped tomatoes
1 cup brown lentils
5 cups water
Pinch salt and freshly ground black pepper
Few fresh cilantro sprigs, for garnish
1/2 cup coriander seeds
1/2 cup cumin seeds
1/4 cup dried curry leaves* (See Cook's Note)
2 tablespoons black peppercorns
2 tablespoons brown mustard seeds
5 whole cloves
2 black cardamom pods
2 cinnamon sticks
2 bay leaves
2 dried red chiles

Steps:

Heat the oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until it begins to get hot. Add the garlic, garam masala, cumin seeds, and turmeric and cook for 20 seconds. Add the tomatoes and cook for 2 minutes. Add the lentils and water and bring to a boil. Turn the heat to low and cook until the lentils are tender, about 30 minutes. Serve in a bowl and garnish with fresh cilantro sprigs.
Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.
Combine the coriander seeds, cumin seeds, curry leaves, black peppercorns, mustard seeds, cloves, cardamom pods, cinnamon sticks, bay leaves, and chiles on a baking sheet and toast in the oven for 15 minutes.
Transfer the mixture to an electric spice grinder, or use a mortar and pestle and grind by hand. Grind to a fine powder. Store the garam masala in an airtight container for up to 3 months.

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Provided by ladyroseofrohan

Categories Asian

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 garlic cloves, crushed
1 onion
1 teaspoon turmeric
1 teaspoon garam masala
1/4 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
2 lbs canned chopped tomatoes
1 cup red lentil
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 1/2 cups vegetable stock
1 1/4 cups coconut milk
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper

Steps:

In large saucepan, warm olive oil and add garlic and onion. Saute, stirring 2-3 minutes. Add turmeric, garam masala, chili powder, and cumin.
Stir in tomatoes, lentils, lemon juice, vegetable stock, coconut milk, and bring to a boil.
Reduce heat to low and simmer, uncovered, for 25-30 minutes or until lentils are tender.
Serve warm. You can garnish with lemon slices and cilantro if desired. Also good with naan bread.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 615.5, Fat 23.6, SaturatedFat 15.5, Sodium 634.8, Carbohydrate 90.6, Fiber 8.9, Sugar 54.9, Protein 15.7

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Provided by Lakerdog2

Categories Lentil

Time 40m

Yield 4 cups, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 tablespoons butter
2 garlic cloves, crushed
1 onion, chopped
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
1 teaspoon garam masala
1/4 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon cumin
2 1/4 lbs canned chopped tomatoes, drained
1 cup red lentil
2 teaspoons lemon juice
2 1/2 cups vegetable stock
1 1/4 cups coconut milk
salt and pepper
cilantro, chopped, to garnish

Steps:

Cook onion and garlic in butter for 2-3 minutes. Add all spices and cook for 30 more seconds.
Stir in tomatoes, red lentils, lemon juice, stock and coconut milk. Bring to a boil.
Reduce heat and simmer for 25-30 minutes, or until lentils are tender and cooked.
Season to taste, garnish with cilantro.

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Provided by aberrow

Time 30m

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 0

Steps:

Heat a glug of oil in a large pan over a medium heat. Fry the onion gently for 5 minutes. Add the garlic, ginger and red chilli and cook for a few minutes more.
Whilst that is cooking, grind the cumin, coriander and mustard seeds lightly in a pestle and mortar. Then add to the pan, along with the turmeric and garam masala and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the lentils along with the tomatoes, coconut milk and stock, then stir to combine. Season with salt and pepper and cook on a medium/low heat until thick - at least 15-20 minutes (stirring often so that it doesn't stick to the pan).Taste and add more chilli if desired.
Add a squeeze of lemon juice and the handfuls of spinach. Allow the spinach to wilt and then serve with your chosen accompaniment.