Indian Style Lentil Soup

Ingredients:

1 Cup Lentils
10 cloves garlic, Finely Chopped
1-2 diced fresh Tomatoes
1/2 Bunch Cilantro Finely Chopped
10 fresh Curry Leaves
1 tsp Full Cumin Seeds
1/2 tsp Asofoetida
Salt (To Taste)
1/4 tsp Tumeric Powder
Canola Oil

Instructions:

1. Wash & soak lentils for an hour, or overnight
2. In pot, add a little canola oil and put finely chopped garlic and saute for a minute till you smell the garlic.
3. Add the drained lentils, and saute for a minute with the garlic.
4. Add Tumeric Powder and Salt and mix for a minute.
5. Add enough water to cook the lentils. When water comes to a boil, cover the pot and lower the heat to simmer.
6. When lentils are soft, about 25-30 minutes, lightly blend with a whisk. Ensure the lentils are fully cooked. (You may use a pressure cooker instead of a pot for faster cooking times).
7. Add finely chopped fresh tomatoes. Cook for another 5-7 minutes.
8. Add a bunch of finely chopped fresh cilantro.
9. In a separate small saute pan, add little canola oil.
10. Add asofoetida, cumin seeds and curry leaves in that order to this saute pan. Saute 1-2 minutes. When done, pour into lentils.
11. Serve with basmati rice, papadum, pickles and a fresh salad of your choice.

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