Lentil Soup

Ingredients

Ingredient	Quantity	Calories (kcal)	Fat (g)	Cholesterol (mg)
Red Lentils	1 cup	700
Water	3 cup	0
Oil	1 tablespoon	241.92	34	0
Cumin Seed	0.25 teaspoon	1.9	0.11
Mustard	0.25 teaspoon	1.68	0.1
Turmeric Powder	0.25 teaspoon	0.72
Asafoetida	0.125 teaspoon	0.13	0
Onion	1 nos	28	0.07
Total		974.35	34.28	0

Preparation Method

1. 01 Wash LenTil in running Water unTil Water runs clear. Soak for approx 1 hour. Drain Water.
2. 02 Add LenTil and 3 cups Water in a pressure cooker and cook for 2 whistles.
3. 03 Heat Oil in a pan.
4. 04 Add Mustard and Cumin Seed and allow them to splutter.
5. 05 Add Turmeric Powderr Powder, Asafoetida, Onion, Garlic, Ginger and green Chilieses – mix well and cook unTil Onion turn translucent and light brown.
6. 06 Add Tomato – mix and cook for 2 to 3 minutes.
7. 07 Add Coriander Seedss Powder, Cumin Powder and Red Chili Powder – cook for 1 minute.
8. 08 Add in cooked LenTil, Salt and a little extra Water if the mixture is too thick.
9. 09 Allow to bOil for 2 to 3 minutes.
10. 10 Add Lemon Juice to taste and garnish with Cilantro.
11. 11 Serves 4-5