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Kerala · Lunch

Lentil Soup

Traditional 110. Lentil Soup recipe

🧺 Ingredients

• 1 cup mixed lentils (red, yellow, green), soaked 30 mins
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp ginger, minced
• 2 green chilies, chopped
• 1/4 tsp turmeric powder
• 2 tbsp tamarind paste (optional)
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 2 tbsp coconut oil
• 1 tsp mustard seeds
• 8 curry leaves
• Salt to taste

👩‍🍳 How to make Lentil Soup

1. Temper oil (1 min, high heat): Heat coconut oil, crackle mustard seeds, add curry leaves. Visual: seeds pop.
2. Add lentils (15 mins, medium heat): Add soaked lentils, broth, turmeric, salt, bring to boil. Simmer until lentils are completely soft. Visual: lentils disintegrate, soup becomes thick.
3. Add tamarind (2 mins, low heat): Add tamarind paste if using, stir well. Visual: soup becomes tangy.
4. Adjust consistency (2 mins, low heat): Add more broth if needed. Soup should be thick but pourable. Visual: soup coats spoon lightly.
5. Finish (1 min, low heat): Adjust seasoning.

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