Dal Shorba Soup (vegan) Recipe
A traditional soup made with split peas & lentils, subtly flavored with Indian spices, garnished with cilantro.
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Ingredients
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Soup Base
Spices
Garnish
Method
Preparation
- 1
Rinse Lentils and Peas
Thoroughly rinse the split yellow peas and red lentils under cold water until the water runs clear. Drain and set aside.
- 2
Chop Vegetables
Chop the onion and tomato into small pieces. Set aside for later use.
Cooking
- 3
- 4
Add Spices
Once boiling, reduce the heat to low. Add cumin seeds, turmeric powder, coriander powder, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to combine.
- 5
Simmer the Soup
Cover the pot and let the soup simmer for about 30-35 minutes, or until the peas and lentils are tender. Stir occasionally and add more water if needed to maintain a soup-like consistency.
- 6
Finish with Garam Masala
Once the lentils and peas are cooked, stir in the garam masala and lemon juice. Simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
