DAL

Dal is the generic name for all beans, dried peas, and legumes in India. The following dal soup is made with small reddish lentils that become a thick, creamy and smooth soup after cooking. Top it with some fresh chopped cilantro and voila! -- a delicious beginning to any meal.

Red Dal Soup
• 1 TBS olive oil
• 2 small red onions, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 TBS fresh ginger, minced
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1tsp coriander
• 1/2 tsp turmeric
• 1/2 tsp pepper
• 1/4 tsp cinnamon
• 1 cup red lentils, rinsed
• sea salt to taste
• 5 cups water
• 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
Heat the oil in a large pot and add the onions. Cook for about 4-5 minutes. Add the garlic, ginger, cumin, coriander, turmeric, pepper, and cinnamon. Cook for about 1 minute. Stir in the lentils. Add the water and bring it to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for about 1 hour. Stir in the chopped cilantro and serve. Happy, healthy eating!