WELLNESS RECIPES
Red Lentil Soup
The red lentils soup, a soothing dish for flu and diarrhoea is meant to balance all doshas. It’s especially good for those with pitta dosha. Those with vatta dosha, can have the soup twice a week but no more.
Ingredients needed
- Red lentils- 1 cup
- Water- 5 cups
- Safflower oil- 2 tsp
- Cumin seeds- 1 tsp
- Black mustard seeds- 1 tsp
- Hing- 1 pinch
- Large cloves of garlic- 2, chopped
- 5 curry leaves, fresh or dried
- 1 small handful cilantro leaves, chopped
- Turmeric- 1/2 tsp.
- Masala powder- 1 tsp
- Salt -1/2 tsp.
How to make red lentil soup?
Step No 1.
- Wash red lentils. Soak overnight.
- Drain in the morning. Keep aside.
Step No 2.
- Boil lentils with 4 cups of water.
- Cook uncovered on medium heat, for 30 minutes. Stir occasionally.
Step No 3.
- If water reduces too much, add one more cup, continue to cook for 15-20 minutes.
- When the lentils become soft, keep them aside.
Step No 4.
- Heat oil in a small pan, add mustard seeds, cumin seeds and hing.
- Let the seeds pop, add garlic and fry till brown. Add curry leaves, cilantro, turmeric and masala powder.
Step No 5.
- Add this mixture to the soup, add salt and stir. Add more water, if need be.
- Bring to a boil for 2 minutes. Serve hot.
