Dhal Soup (Lentil soup) Recipe

Ingredients:

• 1 cup red lentils
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 onion, diced
• 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
• 4 cups water
• 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes
• 1 cup frozen peas
• Salt, to taste

Instructions:

1. Rinse the lentils in a fine-mesh strainer and set aside.
2. Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion and cumin seeds and cook until the onion is softened and lightly browned, about 5 minutes.
3. Add the ground coriander, turmeric, ground cumin, ginger, cinnamon, and chili powder and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
4. Add the water, lentils, tomatoes, and peas to the saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and simmer until the lentils are tender, about 20 minutes.
5. Season with salt to taste and serve.