Indian Lentil Soup (Dal Shorva) Recipe

Name: Indian Lentil Soup (Dal Shorva)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 1 1/2 cups red lentils or 1 1/2 cups yellow lentils; 1 teaspoon turmeric; 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1 teaspoon cumin; 1/4 teaspoon cardamom; 2 -3 curry leaves or 2 -3 bay leaves; 6 cups chicken stock (preferably home-made) or 6 cups vegetable stock (preferably home-made); 3 tablespoons vegetable oil or 3 tablespoons ghee; 2 teaspoons mustard seeds; 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped; salt and pepper; 1/2 - 1 lemon

Servings: persons

1 1/2 1 1/2 cups red lentils or 1 1/2 cups yellow lentils
1 teaspoon turmeric
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon cumin
1/4 teaspoon cardamom
2 -3 curry leaves or 2 -3 bay leaves
6 cups chicken stock (preferably home-made) or 6 cups vegetable stock (preferably home-made)
3 tablespoons vegetable oil or 3 tablespoons ghee
2 teaspoons mustard seeds
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
salt and pepper
1/2 - 1 lemon

1
Rinse the beans or lentils.
2
Bring to a boil with the stock, turmeric, Cayenne, cumin, cardamom and curry/bay leaves.
3
Let simmer until the beans or lentils are very soft (ca 30 minutes).
4
If using bay leaves, remove them now. Curry leaves can be left in the soup.
5
Run the soup quickly in a blender to a not too smooth consistency (or mash the lentils/beans with a ladle).
6
Sautee the garlic and mustard seeds lightly in the fat and add to the soup.
7
Let simmer for another 5 minutes.
8
Add salt, pepper and squeezed lemon to taste.
9
Serve hot with pita or paratha bread.

826

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

119

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 1 1/2 cups red lentils or 1 1/2 cups yellow lentils, 1 teaspoon turmeric, 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper, 1 teaspoon cumin, and more.

Yes, Indian Lentil Soup (Dal Shorva) 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.

Indian Lentil Soup (Dal Shorva)

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