Samosa Soup Recipe

Method

1. 1

   Prep the aromatics and samosas

   Rinse the yellow moong dal until the water runs clear. Peel and finely chop the onion; mince the garlic and ginger; dice the tomato. Cut the ready-made samosas into small bite-sized pieces.

2. 2

   Sauté aromatics and spices

   In a large pot, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the cumin seeds and let them sizzle for a few seconds. Add the onion and sauté until translucent. Add the garlic and ginger and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

3. 3

   Flavor the base

   Add coriander seeds and turmeric to the pot; stir for about 30 seconds. Stir in the diced tomato and cook until softened and juicy.

4. 4

   Add dal and liquid

   Pour in the rinsed yellow moong dal and 4 cups of water or vegetable stock. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a gentle simmer.

5. 5

   Simmer until tender

   Simmer for 25-30 minutes, or until the dal is very tender and the soup has a creamy texture.

6. 6

   Add samosas and finish

   Stir in the chopped samosa pieces and simmer for 3-5 minutes to heat through and meld the flavors. Season with salt to taste.

7. 7

   Garnish and serve

   Remove from heat. Stir in fresh cilantro leaves and ladle the soup into bowls. Serve hot.