Rama's Lentil Soup (Dal) (Vegan)

[Guest guest]

I got this recipe of of list and really liked

it! If you don't have a pressure cooker or steamer, I think you could

easily cook the lentils separately on the stove, then add everything

together to simmer for a bit. I substituted V-8 for the tomato juice

on accident, not even realizing they were different, and it was

really yummy. Like a tomato soup with a sweet curry undertone.

Amanda

 

Rama's Lentil Soup (Dal)

 

3/4 cup black lentils (turtle beans)

3/4 cup black eyed peas

24 ounces water

1 1/2 teaspoons salt

1/2 teaspoon turmeric

1 teaspoon cumin seed

1 tablespoon oil

2 tablespoons coriander powder

1/2 teaspoon ground hot pepper -- optional

1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

2 tablespoons dried onions

2 cups tomato juice

 

This recipe is done in a pressure cooker, but can also be made in a

crock pot and cooked all day. Wash beans and place in the pressure

cooker, with the water, salt and turmeric. Cook for 30-40 minutes.

 

Cool under running water. In a small pan, heat oil, put the cumin

seeds in the oil and heat till they turn red. Add oil cumin mixture

and remaining ingredients to the pressure cooker, heat through,

simmer 5-10 minutes.