Dal Soup

Unbalanced

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Melt the butter in a large pan and sauté the garlic and onion for 2-3 minutes, stirring.

Step 2

Add the spices and cook for a further 30 seconds.

Step 3

Stir in the tomatoes, red lentils, lemon juice, vegetable stock, and coconut milk and bring to a boil.

Step 4

Reduce the heat and simmer for 25-30 minutes until the lentils are tender and cooked.

Step 5

Season to taste and spoon the soup into a warm tureen.

Step 6

Garnish and serve with warm naan bread.

Step 7

You can buy cans of coconut milk from stores and delicatessens. It can also be made by grating creamed coconut, which comes in the form of a solid bar, and mixing it with water.

Step 8

Add small quantities of hot water to the pan whilst the lentils are cooking if they begin to absorb too much of the liquid.