Vegan Red Lentil Curry Soup | Masoor Dal Recipe

Name: Vegan Red Lentil Curry Soup | Masoor Dal Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups red lentil masoor dal soaked for 1 hour, not necessary; 2 tablespoons olive oil must; 1/3 cup finely chopped onion; 2 cloves garlic minced; 2 bay leaves must; 1 teaspoon cumin seeds or powder; 1 tablespoon red chili powder; salt to taste; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper powder, optional; 1 tablespoon tomato ketchup or tomato puree; coriander leaves fresh, for garnish

Servings: persons

1 1/2 cups red lentil masoor dal soaked for 1 hour, not necessary
2 tablespoons olive oil must
1/3 cup finely chopped onion
2 cloves garlic minced
2 bay leaves must
1 teaspoon cumin seeds or powder
1 tablespoon red chili powder
salt to taste
1/2 teaspoon black pepper powder, optional
1 tablespoon tomato ketchup or tomato puree
coriander leaves fresh, for garnish

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["Warm the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. You have to use olive oil in this recipe, 2 tablespoons olive oil may seem like a lot, but it adds a lovely richness and heartiness to this nutritious soup.", "Once oil is simmering, add cumin seed, bay leaves and let them pop. Add onion, stirring often till onion is turning translucent. It will take around 5 minutes.", "Then add garlic and red chili powder and give a nice stir.
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Add socked red lentil and water. The amount of water depends on red lentil quantity. I have used 1 and 1/2 cup lentil so double water is required. So add 3 cup of water. And cover the pot with lid, and cook for 15 minutes.", "Then open the lid, add salt to taste and black pepper (optional) and cook for another 5 minutes.
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Then transfer the 1 cup of soup to blender. Be careful with your hand from steam, puree the soup until smooth. Again transfer the puree of soup back to pot and give a nice stir and just cook for 1-2 minutes.", "Remove from the gas and add 1 tbsp tomato ketchup. serve as hot and garnish with fresh coriander leaves."]

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 cups red lentil masoor dal soaked for 1 hour, not necessary, 2 tablespoons olive oil must, 1/3 cup finely chopped onion, 2 cloves garlic minced, and more.

Yes, Vegan Red Lentil Curry Soup | Masoor Dal Recipe 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!