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Dal Shorba Soup (vegan) Recipe

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Oct 25 2025

1h

Serves 4

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Make Dal Shorba Soup (vegan) in just 1h . A traditional soup made with split peas & lentils, subtly flavored with Indian spices, garnished with cilantro.

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Ingredients

Soup Base

Spices

Garnish

Preparation

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. Cook Base Ingredients

In a large pot, combine the rinsed split yellow peas, red lentils, chopped onion, chopped tomato, and water. Bring to a boil over high heat.

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.

Serving

7. Garnish and Serve

Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with freshly chopped cilantro. Serve hot with naan or rice if desired.

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