The following recipe is classic “Daal Soup”.
Daal is an essential food in Indian Cuisine. It is a source of protein
for vegetarian people. It is always cooked with Turmeric. Daal is a
generic word used for Legume family. There are many varities of
Daals in India. If you go to Indian store, there may be as many as
30 varieties. The following recipe can be substitutes for any Daal or
Legume.
Legumes with Turmeric
1 Cup Legumes (Any Daal: Moong, Toor, or Chana)
½ Teaspoon Turmeric
¾ Teaspoon salt
¼ Teaspoon red chili powder
½ Teaspoon whole cumin seeds
2 Quarter size fresh ginger finely chopped
1 Cloves Garlic minced
1 Small onion chopped
2 Tomatoes chopped
1 Tablespoon Oil
Chopped Cilantro (fresh Coriander) to garnish
Wash the Legumes put it in a pan, add about 4 cups water, salt and
Turmeric and cook on medium heat until Legume becomes tender.
(Same results can be achieved by putting the Legumes in a slow
cooker for 6 hours)
Take a pan and heat oil in it, add whole cumin seeds in hot oil, add
chopped ginger, minced garlic, and chopped onion. Add chili
powder. Stir it and cook it for few minutes until onion become
golden brown, add tomatoes and cook for approximately 5 minutes.
Add Legumes and cook for about 10 more minutes. At the end, add
fresh coriander and serve with Rice.
Serves 4 to 6 People.
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