Name: Lemony Red lentil Soup recipe by Bethica Das at BetterButter
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 2
Ingredients: 1 cup red lentil (masoor dal), soaked in water for 30 minutes; 1 tbsp. butter; 1 tsp. olive oil; 1-2 bay leaves; 1 onion, sliced; 2-3 garlic cloves; 1 tomato, chopped; salt to taste; 1/4 tsp. turmeric powder; 1 tsp. garam masala powder; 1 tsp. red chili powder; few kaffir lime leaves; coriander leaves to garnish; red chili flakes to garnish; lime juice as required; bread sticks / croutons to serve

ABOUT Lemony Red lentil Soup RECIPE

Lentils of any variety is loaded with iron and proteins. So it is both healthy and nutritious. Do try this simple and delicious red lentil soup, which I prepared in a curried form. Serve in individual bowls. Garnish with coriander leaves, red chili flakes and a dash of lime. Enjoy as a satisfying light dinner just as it is or with some bread sticks / croutons. So check for a step by step method with pictures to prepare it.

Ingredients Serving: 2

1 cup red lentil (masoor dal), soaked in water for 30 minutes
1 tbsp. butter
1 tsp. olive oil
1-2 bay leaves
1 onion, sliced
2-3 garlic cloves
1 tomato, chopped
salt to taste
1/4 tsp. turmeric powder
1 tsp. garam masala powder
1 tsp. red chili powder
few kaffir lime leaves
coriander leaves to garnish
red chili flakes to garnish
lime juice as required
bread sticks / croutons to serve

Instructions

Heat oil and butter in a pan. Fry the onion and garlic till light brown. Add the tomatoes and all the dry spices. Saute for a minute or two.
Add the soaked lentil and stir fry for a minute. Then add 3 cups water and the kaffir lime leaves. Pressure cook for 10 minutes on a low flame after the first whistle.
Set aside to cool down. Discard the lime leaves and the bay leaves. Blend into a puree and adjust water accordingly.
Heat through and serve in individual bowls. Garnish with coriander leaves, chili flakes and a dash of lime. Serve hot as it is or with bread sticks / croutons.

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