Daal (Lentil Soup)

Ingredients

• 1
  
  cup toor daal (lentils)
  
• 1
  
  teaspoon turmeric powder
  
• 1
  
  tablespoon cumin seeds
  
• 1
  
  tablespoon red chili powder
  
• 1
  
  teaspoon lemon juice
  
• 1
  
  tablespoon vegetable oil
  
• 
  
  salt, to taste
  
• 5
  
  cups water
  

Directions

1. Rinse daal until water runs somewhat clear. Soak daal in water for 30 minutes.
2. Boil 5 cups of water, add turmeric powder and toor daal. Cook for 20-30 minutes or until the toor daal is soft. You can add more water if needed. If you have a pressure cooker, then you can cook the daal in there.
3. Heat oil in a small sauce pan, add cumin seeds and let them sizzle for 20-30 seconds. Add to cooked daal.
4. Add red chili powder, salt, lemon juice – mix well and let it simmer for about 5 minutes. Stir occasionally.