Halal Indian Spiced Black Lentil Urad Dal Soup

• 1 cup whole black urad dal (soaked 30 min)
• 1 onion, 2 tomatoes, chopped
• 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
• 1 tsp cumin seeds, 1 tsp turmeric, 1 tsp garam masala, chili powder
• 4–5 cups water
• 2 tbsp ghee or oil, fresh cilantro, cream (optional)

1. 1Pressure cook or simmer soaked dal until very soft (40+ min).
2. 2In separate pan, make tadka: heat ghee, add cumin, onion, ginger-garlic, tomatoes, and spices.
3. 3Mix tadka into cooked dal. Simmer 10 min. Mash slightly for creaminess.
4. 4Garnish with cilantro. Serve as soup or with rice.
5. 5*Nutritional Value (per serving): ~260 calories, 14g protein, 32g carbs, 8g fat, 12g fiber.

Nutrition values are estimates.