Lentil: Dhal Soup

Ingredients

MAINS: One and half cups of split peas,4 cups of water,half a teaspoon of salt,

tablespoon of butter, 2 cloves of garlic, quarter of an onio

PREPARATION: Wash split peas thoroughly and put in a medium pot add the 4 cups of water.

Peel garlic and slice them thinly and crush it gently.

Dice the onions and tomato. Cut the eggplant into bite size pieces and put aside.

COOKING: Boil the lentils for about half an hour on medium to high heat .Check the lentil for its tenderness.

Add tomato, eggplant, salt, chilli, turmeric powder and boil for another 30 minutes.

Check for the consistency of the soup .If the soup is to liquidy turn the heat a little bit higher .This helps to rid of the excess water.

Vice versa if the soup is to thick add water to desired amount. Cook for another half an hour to 45 minutes continuously stirring the soup.

Once you have reached the consistency that you desire, check to see that all of the split peas have become very tender.

Last thing you want is hard peas when you are enjoying this delicious soup.

When you have reached this stage turn of the heat. Take a separate non stick pot and place over medium to high heat.

Add butter, garlic and onion to the pan and sauté till a light golden brown colour.

Using a ladle, take a scoop full of the beautiful lentil soup and add to the sautéed onion, garlic and butter mixture.

Close lid quickly to retain the moisture begin created by the addition of the soup.

Let it sit for a minute with the lid closed. Add the remainder of the soup to the pot carefully and stir.

Lower heat and bring to a gentle boil. Once the soup comes to a boil turn off heat and add the cilantro give it a stir.

And there you go! Enjoy the nice flavoured lentil with all the goodies in it.

Love this dish.Warms the inside and gives you a toasty feeling after you have some of this delicious soup.

6.0 servings

Friday, July 23, 2010 - 12:26pm