Contributed By: dhanyaka
_The Spice Box_ by Manju Shivraj Singh
An authentic Indian soup.
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Total Preparation Time: Less than 15 minutes
Ingredients: Vegetables
Actual Cooking Time: 45 minutes
Number of Servings: 6
Origin: Asian
Special Features: Vegetarian
Meal Type: Breakfast & Brunch
Lunch
Soups & Stews
Ingredients
1 tbsp Oil
1 tsp Cumin seeds
2 Medium onions, sliced
1/2 tsp Turmeric powder
1 cup Yellow split peas OR
1 cup Red lentils, washed
6 cups Water
Salt to taste
1/4 tsp Cayenne pepper
1/2 tsp Ground black pepper
1 tbsp Lemon juice
12 tbsp Boiled white rice
Mint leaves, chopped for garnish (few sprigs)
Preparation
1. Heat the oil; add cumin seeds and onions and fry till the cumin changes color.
2. Add the turmeric powder and yellow split peas; fry 1 minute.
3. Add the water, salt, cayenne and black pepper; bring to a boil and simmer for 30 minutes or until the yellow split peas are tender & strain them.
4. Add lemon juice to the strained fluid. Use the strained lentils for another dish or discard them.
Cook's Notes
To serve, put 2 tbsp of rice in each bowl and pour the soup over the rice. Garnish with chopped fresh mint leaves.
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