Dal soup

Ingredients for 4 servings:

• 2 garlic cloves
• 1 onion(s)
• 25 g butter
• ½ tsp turmeric powder
• 1 tsp garam masala
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1 red chili pepper(s), chopped
• 1 kg tomato(s), small chopped
• 175 g lentils, red
• 2 tsp lemon juice
• 600 ml vegetable stock
• 300 ml coconut milk
• n. B. Coriander leaves for garnishing

Instructions

Working time approx. 15 minutes; Cooking/baking time approx. 35 minutes; Total time approx. 50 minutes

Indian tomato and lentil soup

Finely chop the garlic cloves and onion. Melt the butter in a large saucepan. Sauté the garlic and onions. Add the turmeric, garam masala, cumin, and chopped chili. Sauté for another 30 seconds. Stir in the finely chopped tomatoes, lentils, lemon juice, stock, and coconut milk. Bring the soup to a boil and simmer over low heat for 25-30 minutes, until the lentils are tender. Season to taste. Garnish the dal soup with cilantro and serve with warm bread.