Masoor Dal Soup

Ingredients

• ¾ cup split red lentils (masoor dal), soaked for 1 hour and drained
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 tbsp chopped garlic
• ½ tsp crushed black peppercorns
• ½ tsp red chilli powder
• Salt to taste
• 1 medium tomato, chopped
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• Fresh mint sprigs for garnish

Method 

1. Heat a pressure cooker, add onion, garlic, masoor dal and mix well.
2. Add crushed black peppercorns, red chilli powder and salt and mix well.
3. Add tomato, 3 cups water, lemon juice and mix well.
4. Cover and cook on medium heat till 3-4 whistles are released.
5. Open the cooker once the pressure settles completely.
6. Transfer in a grinder jar, add 1 cup water and grind to fine puree.
7. Transfer in a serving bowl, garnish with mint sprigs and serve.

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