Curried Black Lentil Soup

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Curried Black Lentil Soup

 

1 cup mah dal (black lentils)

4 cups water

1 green chili chopped or substitute with 1/2 tsp. cayenne

3 tbsps. vegetable oil

1 inch ginger, peeled and chopped into tiny pieces

1 medium onion, sliced finely

1 tsp. garam masala

1 tsp. ground cumin

1 tsp. salt

1 tsp. black pepper

 

Wash the dal in several changes of water. Drain and add the 4 cups of water. Add

salt and half of the ginger; cook on low heat for 2 - 3 hours or pressure cook

for 45 minutes.

Meanwhile, heat the oil, add remaining ginger, sliced onions, chili, and fry

until golden brown. Add the cumin and pepper and stir. Pour the above mixture

into the dal and simmer for at least another 30 minutes. The longer you simmer,

the better it will taste. Add more salt to taste if necessary. Serves 4 to 5.