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Contributed By: dhanyaka
_The Spice Box_ by Manju Shivraj Singh

An authentic Indian soup.

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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