Indian Dal Shorba Lentil Soup
Dal Shorba is a silky smooth Indian lentil soup infused with aromatic spices including turmeric, garam masala, and freshly grated ginger. It is a staple of Indian home cooking that is both deeply nourishing and incredibly easy to prepare on any weeknight.
A silky and spiced Indian red lentil soup with turmeric and ginger ready in 30 minutes.
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Ingredients
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Instructions
Cook the Lentils
Combine the rinsed red lentils, turmeric, and 900ml of water in a medium pot. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat and skim off any foam that rises. Reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes until the lentils are completely soft and beginning to fall apart.
Prepare the Tomato Base
While the lentils cook, heat the ghee in a separate small pan over medium heat. Add the grated ginger and cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Add the canned diced tomatoes and cook for 5 minutes until the tomatoes break down and the mixture thickens slightly.
Combine and Blend
Pour the tomato mixture into the cooked lentil pot and stir well to combine. Add the garam masala and season with salt. Use an immersion blender to blend the soup until smooth and silky, or leave partially chunky if you prefer more texture.
Temper and Serve
In a small pan heat 1 teaspoon of ghee over high heat until shimmering. Add a pinch of cumin seeds and let them sizzle for 30 seconds until fragrant. Pour this hot tempered oil over the soup. Serve with warm naan or steamed basmati rice.
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