Masoor Dahl Soup

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Masoor Dahl

Ingredients

• ¼ tsp turmeric
• 5 garlic cloves, chopped
• 10 peppercorns, black
• 1 onion, small and chopped
• ¾ cup lentils
• 1 tsp salt
• 2 tbsp lemon juice

Procedures

1. Boil 2½ cups water in a saucepan.
2. Add turmeric, garlic, peppercorns, onion, lentils and 1 tsp salt.
3. Bring to a boil again.
4. Turn heat to medium-low and simmer until lentils are cooked and most of the water had dried up (about 20 minutes).
5. Mash or grind lentils completely using a little water if necessary.
6. Return lentils to saucepan.
7. Pour in 6 cups water and bring to a boil.
8. Turn heat on to medium-low and simmer 10 to 15 minutes.
9. Add lemon juice and salt to taste.
10. This soup can be eaten as is or with boiled rice.