South Asia — Muslim traditions
Masoor Dal Soup
A South Asian dal of lentils, seasoned with bay leaves and black peppercorn and simmered on the stove. It comes to the table with croutons.
1 hr 35 min · Serves 4 · Medium
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Ingredients
Method
Start cooking mode- Prep 5 min · Cook 90 min · 95 min total
- medium
- 1
Tie the cloves, bay leaves and peppercorns in a piece of cheesecloth. Put the dal and 5 cups water into a heavy, large pot.
- 2
Bring to a boil. Remove the scum that rises to the top. Add the spice bag and turmeric to the pot-reduce to simmer and cover pot with lid cracked a bit.
- 3
Simmer for 1 1/2 hours. Remove spice bag and place soup in a food processor ans whirl to smooth.
- 4
Return to pot and add remaining ingredients. Serve with croutons.
Notes and swaps
- Not assessed yet. Check each ingredient if you have an allergy.
