Ingredients
1/4 Cup Red lentils ( Masoor dal)
1/4 Cup Rice
1 Medium Onion - chopped
1/2 Cup Carrot - diced
1/4 Teaspoon Turmeric powder
1/4 Teaspoon Cumin powder
1/4 Teaspoon Coriander powder
1/4 Teaspoon Pepper powder
1 Teaspoon Olive oil or Butter
4 Cups Water
1 Tablespoon Parsley - finely chopped
A teaspoon lemon juice
Method
In a large pot add water, lentil, rice, cook on low heat for till the rice and lentils are cooked and soft. Remove the scumb that comes on to the surface and then add the turmeric, salt, boil again for few minutes. In another saucepan on medium heat, add the olive oil, onions and saute till brown. Next, add the carrots to the onions and cook for 3 minutes. Add the cumin, coriander and pepper powder, let it simmer on very low flame for 15 minutes. Adjust the consistency of the soup .
Serve hot with parsley ( I used dried parsley) on top and lemon juice.
Serve hot with parsley ( I used dried parsley) on top and lemon juice.
Labels: Cooking with seeds, Healthy, Continental Cuisine, Soup, Masoor dal, Vegan, Mediterranean, Red Lentil Soup, Gluten free