Lentil And Corn Soup (Daal) Recipe

Name: Lentil And Corn Soup (Daal)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 - 1 cup split red lentils (wash thoroughly); 1/2 teaspoon ginger powder; 1 pinch mixed herbs; 1 clove; 1 cardamom pod; 1 small curry leaf; 1 teaspoon turmeric; 1 teaspoon paprika; 1 pinch cumin seed; 2 tablespoons corn (optional); salt and pepper; The GARLIC Power (save for the end); 2 garlic cloves (slice thinly); dry chili flakes or 1 small dry chili pepper; 1 teaspoon olive oil

Servings: persons

1/2 - 1 cup split red lentils (wash thoroughly)
1/2 teaspoon ginger powder
1 pinch mixed herbs
1 clove
1 cardamom pod
1 small curry leaf
1 teaspoon turmeric
1 teaspoon paprika
1 pinch cumin seed
2 tablespoons corn (optional)
salt and pepper
The GARLIC Power (save for the end)
2 garlic cloves (slice thinly)
dry chili flakes or 1 small dry chili pepper
1 teaspoon olive oil

1
Throw in all the ingredients into a pan (except for the garlic and dry chilies). Pour in enough water to cover the lentils and a little more. Simmer until the the lentils are cooked; for me this is when the lentils appear a little mushy, but still retaining a little structure. You can leave the salt out at this stage and add right at the end to taste.
2
Add the corn - as much as you want, but do not overcrowd.
3
Once you feel the soup is done, you can now prepare the garlic and dry chilies by frying gently in olive oil. Once done, add this to the soup (but be careful - the soup might go into a frenzy and spit at you, so stand back and keep children away). Stir thoroughly.
4
Scoop into a bowl and devour it as a soup with bread, or have it as a vegetarian curry with some rice or naan bread. Whatever takes you fancy -- Eat, Love, Enjoy :) (http://eatluvenjoy.blogspot.co.uk/).

208

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* 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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 - 1 cup split red lentils (wash thoroughly), 1/2 teaspoon ginger powder, 1 pinch mixed herbs, 1 clove, and more.

Yes, Lentil And Corn Soup (Daal) 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!

Lentil And Corn Soup (Daal)

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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