Daal - Bengali Lentil Soup Recipe

Name: Daal - Bengali Lentil Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups moong lentils (orange colored); 6 cups water; 1 tablespoon , 5 spice blend (indian version); 1/2 teaspoon cumin powder; 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder; 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 1 teaspoon salt, adjust to desired taste; 1 medium onion; 3 garlic cloves, chopped; 3 tablespoons canola oil; 1/2 cup fresh cilantro (optional)

Servings: persons

2 cups moong lentils (orange colored)
6 cups water
1 tablespoon , 5 spice blend (indian version)
1/2 teaspoon cumin powder
1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon salt, adjust to desired taste
1 medium onion
3 garlic cloves, chopped
3 tablespoons canola oil
1/2 cup fresh cilantro (optional)

1
wash and rinse lentils under running water several times, dumping out gritty water after each rinse.
2
in medium pot boil lentils in 6 cups water for 20 minutes under medium heat, watch for foam that develops and may overflow out of the pot.
3
in frying pan saute onions for 10 minutes or until translucent
4
add garlic and spices to frying pan and sautee for 5 minutes more, careful not to burn garlic.
5
add salt to lentil pot.
6
transfer fried ingredients into lentil pot and let cook together for 5-10 more minutes.
7
add fresh chopped cilantro at the end for an extra fresh taste.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups moong lentils (orange colored), 6 cups water, 1 tablespoon , 5 spice blend (indian version), 1/2 teaspoon cumin powder, and more.

Yes, Daal - Bengali Lentil Soup falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Daal - Bengali Lentil Soup

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