Lentil Soup

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup red lentil (masoor dal)
• 1 medium size onion
• 2 green chillies
• 1/2 cup tomato paste
• 2-3 tbsp oil
• 2 tsp black mustard seeds
• 1 tsp coriander powder
• 1 tsp cumin powder
• 1/2 tsp garam masala powder
• 1/2 tsp red chilli powder
• 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
• salt to taste
• fresh cilantro

Directions:

• Wash lentil very well and soak for 30 min.
• Peel off onion and chop, split chillies in two.
• In a saucepan heat oil, add mustard  and fry till they splutter, then add onion and fry for a few minutes till becomes soft. Add green chillies, tomato paste and fry 1 minute. Add 3 cups water, lentil and all spices.

• Cover with lid and boil 20-25 min on medium low heat.
• Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve.