Daal - Bengali Lentil Soup

"Traditional lentil soup, of Bengali origin. Staple of our cuisine, easy, delicious and nutritious. Can be served with ghee, or clarified butter, for extra richness, but perfectly fine and healthier without it. Usually served with rice, or can be eaten alone :)"
 
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Ready In:
35mins
Ingredients:
11
Serves:
4-6
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ingredients

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directions

  • wash and rinse lentils under running water several times, dumping out gritty water after each rinse.
  • in medium pot boil lentils in 6 cups water for 20 minutes under medium heat, watch for foam that develops and may overflow out of the pot.
  • in frying pan saute onions for 10 minutes or until translucent
  • add garlic and spices to frying pan and sautee for 5 minutes more, careful not to burn garlic.
  • add salt to lentil pot.
  • transfer fried ingredients into lentil pot and let cook together for 5-10 more minutes.
  • add fresh chopped cilantro at the end for an extra fresh taste.

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<p>Native NYer of Bangladeshi background, work in the medical field, but love art, sports and of course food!</p>
 
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