Masoor Dal Soup

Ingredients:
1/4 tsp turmeric
5 garlic cloves, chopped
10 Peppercorns, black
1 Onion, small and chopped
3/4 cup Lentils
1 tsp salt
2 tbsp lemon juice

Methods

1. Boil 2 ½ cups water in a saucepan. Add turmeric, garlic, peppercorns, Onion, Lentils and 1 ts salt.
2. Bring to a boil again.
3. Turn heat to medium-low and simmer until Lentils are cooked and most of the water had dried up (about 20 mins).
4. Mash or grind Lentils completely using a little water if necessary.
5. Return Lentils to saucepan. Pour in 6 cups water and bring to a boil.
6. Turn heat on to medium-low and simmer 10 to 15 mins. Add lemon juce and salt to taste.
7. This soup can be eaten as is or with boiled rice.