Tomato Lentil soup

Ingredients

yellow lentils(Toor dal)-1 cup

Olive oil-1 tblspn

Mustard seeds-1 tspn

Coriander powder-1 tspn

Cumin powder-1 tspn

Black pepper-1 tspn

Onion- 1 (chopped)

Garlic clove-3 (chopped)

Tomatoes(crushed)-1 cup

Tamarind paste-1 tblspn( optional)

Salt to taste

Water as required

Sugar-1 tspn( optional)

Preparation

1.Cook the lentils in pressure cooker for 3 whistles.

2.Heat oil in a deep pan and splutter mustard seeds.

3.Add onions,garlic,coriander powder,cumin powder and black pepper.Stir well until the onions turn golden brown.

4.Add curry leaves,tomatoes,sugar,tamarind paste,cooked lentils,salt and water.Simmer until lentils are very tender.

 Serve warm