Easy Tomato Lentil Stew For Brunch

Vegetarian Soup

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By Anjana Ns

Tuesday, January 3, 2012, 16:57

The Indian dal soup is more or less similar to the lentil stew, very nutritious and yummy for lunch and supper. In southern part of India it is called rasam and is generally relished with rice. The tomato lentil is prepared with added spices and herbs. The lentil dishes are healthy and are even advised when not keeping well. Take a look to know how to prepare lentil stew the easier way.

Tomato Lentil Stew Recipe

Ingredients:

1. 1 cup lentils (dry)
2. 6 cups water
3. Chopped cilantro
4. 2 tomatoes (chopped)
5. 1 onion chopped
6. 1 cup spinach (finely chopped)
7. Salt to taste
8. 1 tsp cumin seeds
9. ' tsp turmeric
10. 1 tsp ginger paste
11. 2-3 garlic cloves
12. 2-3 tsps lemon juice

Easy soup recipe instructions:
1. Pressure cook the lentils with little tomatoes (about 1/2 cup), turmeric and salt. Beat well into puree.
2. Heat a thick bottomed vessel and add all the above ingredients.
3. When the mixture is boiling, add the boiled lentils, peeled tomatoes and stir well.
4. Turn off the stove after 10 minutes and add a few drops of lemon before serving. Tasty tomato lentil stew is ready.