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5 tbsp. of Yellow Lentils (Toor Dal) (picked-over split skinned pigeon lentils)
1 pound of Plum Tomatoes (seeded and chopped)
3 Green Chillies (Hari Mirch) (halved lengthwise)
1 Whole Red Chilli (Lal Mirch) (halved lengthwise)
2 tbsp. of Ginger (Adrak) (peeled and finely chopped)
1 tsp. of Tamarind (Imli)
A few sprigs of Fresh Coriander/Cilantro Leaves (Hara Dhania)
1 ½ tsp. of Black Mustard Seeds
1 tsp. Coriander Powder (Pisa Dhania)
½ tsp. of Cumin Powder (Pisa Zeera)
¾ tsp. of Turmeric Powder (Pisi Haldi)
½ tsp. of Asafoetida Powder (Heeng Powder)
Salt (to taste)
4 cups of Plain Water
1 ½ tbsp. of Clarified Butter or Cooking Oil
How to make Tomato Dal Soup
METHOD:
Wash dal in several changes of water until water runs clear and drain well in a sieve. Cook dal at a bare simmer in 1 ½ cups water in a 3-quart saucepan until most of water is evaporated and dal has consistency of a paste, 40 to 45 minutes, stirring frequently during last 15 minutes to prevent scorching.
Heat ghee in a 6-quart heavy saucepan over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking, then cook mustard seeds and red chile, stirring, until seeds begin to pop. Add 1‚ cups water and remaining ingredients (but not dal paste). Bring to a boil and simmer, stirring occasionally, until tomatoes are softened, 6 to 8 minutes. Add dal paste and remaining cup water, stirring to incorporate. Bring rasam to a boil, stirring occasionally, and season with salt.
Note: Yield: 6 Servings, Makes: 5 cups
I wish I could enjoy Tomato Dal Soup recipe tonight with my family but I am nowadays in another city at my cousin home. We are cooking and enjoying Soup Recipes of different kinds.
I remember we used to enjoy such soups with tomato and other ingredients when I lived in Karachi. Now being in Barcelona (Spain), I recall those memories and all desi foods. I miss them all and my mom who made it for all of us. Miss it
this is a delicious recipe . actually the trick of cooking foods depends upon how better you combine two things. You see individually dal and tomato seem to be worthless but combining them smartly gives a wonderful soup.