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Lentil Soup

 
   
   
   
Ingredients -  
   
1 medium Tomato
1 small crushed Onion
1 tablespoon Oil
1/2 teaspoon Chili Powder
1/8 teaspoon Turmeric Powder
Salt, to taste
A pinch of Asafoetida
A pinch of Cumin Seeds
A pinch of Mustard Seeds
2 teaspoon Lemon Juice
2-3 cups Water
 
   
Preparation:  
   
Pressure cook lentil . Mash it properly & keep aside.

Cut tomato & onion into pieces & blend it in the mixer till crushed properly.

Put oil in a pan & heat. Put asafoetida, cumin and mustard seeds. Allow it to splutter.

Let oil and spices cool down for a while. Now put red chili powder, turmeric powder.

Add the blended paste to it & stir.

Cover the pan with lid & cook on medium for 5 minutes.

Add lentil & water & lemon juice, Stir and bring it to boil.

Garnish with coriander & serve hot.