Dal Shorba

Dal Shorba

Ingredients

• 1 cup masoor dal
• 3 onions, sliced
• 4 cloves crushed garlic
• ½ tsp chili powder (optional)
• 3 tsp curry powder
• 3 tomatoes, cut into big pieces
• 6 tbsp chopped spinach leaves
• 1 tbsp. oil
• salt and lime juice to taste

Directions

1. Heat the oil in a pan and fry the onions for a few seconds.
2. Add the crushed garlic, chile and curry powders.
3. Fry again for a few seconds.
4. Add 6 teacups of water, the tomatoes and washed masoor dal and cook in a pressure cooker.
5. When cooked, blend in a blender.
6. Again boil the mixture for 15 minutes.
7. Add salt.
8. Just before serving, add the spinach and boil for a few seconds.
9. Serve hot with a slice of lemon.