Indian Dhal Shorva Lentil Soup Recipe

Name: Indian Dhal Shorva Lentil Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons ghee; 1 ½ cups lentils (yellow or red); 1 teaspoon mustard seeds; 1 teaspoon ground coriander; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 ½ teaspoons turmeric; 1 cinnamon stick; 6 garlic cloves, minced; 1 tablespoon ginger, minced; 10 curry leaves, fresh, bruised and tied together; 1 large onion, chopped; 1 large green chili pepper, whole but split; 8 cups rich vegetable broth; 2 tomatoes, finely diced; 1 small eggplant, finely diced; 1 small carrot, finely diced; 1 large potato, peeled and diced; 4 lemons, juice of; salt; 1 cup fresh coriander leaves; 4 tablespoons plain yogurt

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons ghee
1 ½ cups lentils (yellow or red)
1 teaspoon mustard seeds
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 ½ teaspoons turmeric
1 cinnamon stick
6 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon ginger, minced
10 curry leaves, fresh, bruised and tied together
1 large onion, chopped
1 large green chili pepper, whole but split
8 cups rich vegetable broth
2 tomatoes, finely diced
1 small eggplant, finely diced
1 small carrot, finely diced
1 large potato, peeled and diced
4 lemons, juice of
salt
1 cup fresh coriander leaves
4 tablespoons plain yogurt

1
In a large saucepan, heat the ghee and add the dhal, mustard seeds, ground coriander, ground cumin, turmeric, cinnamon stick, garlic, minced ginger, curry leaves, onion, and green chilly pepper.
2
Cook over low heat for 5 minutes until the spices are fragrant and deep brown in color and the onion has softened.
3
Add the vegetable broth and simmer until the dhal is spft, about 30-45 minutes.
4
Remove the cinnamon stick, green chilly pepper and curry leaves.
5
Blend the dhal until smooth with a hand-held electric beater, then return to the saucepan.
6
Add the diced vegetables and simmer for a further 20 minutes or until the vegetables are soft.
7
Add the lemon juice, salt to taste, and chopped coriander.
8
Stir well and serve with a dollop of yogurt, garnished with a few coriander leaves.

506

kcal

Calories

Fat

115

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 21 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons ghee, 1 ½ cups lentils (yellow or red), 1 teaspoon mustard seeds, 1 teaspoon ground coriander, and more.

Yes, Indian Dhal Shorva 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Indian Dhal Shorva Lentil Soup

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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