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EASY Red Lentil Daal — 20‑Minute Healthy Comfort Soup!

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Total Time 20 mins
Cooking Method:
Cuisine: ,
Courses:
Difficulty: Beginner
Servings: 4
Calories: 830 kcal
Best Season: Suitable throughout the year
Dietary: Others, Soup
Description

This EASY Red Lentil Daal is warm, creamy, and packed with flavour — ready in just 20 minutes. It’s the perfect healthy comfort bowl for busy days, meal prep, or anyone craving something nourishing and budget‑friendly.

Ingredients
  • 1 cup red lentils
  • 4 cups water
  • 1 tsp cumin seeds
  • 1 tsp cumin powder
  • 1 tsp coriander powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp oil
Instructions
  1. 1
    Heat up your pressure cooker, add oil
  2. 2
    Once oil is hot, add your cumin seeds
  3. 3
    Add turmeric
  4. 4
    Your cumin seeds should bloom (If it didn’t bloom, that means your oil is not hot enough)
  5. 5
    Saute for a minute
  6. 6
    Add the red lentils & saute for 1 minute
  7. 7
    Add the cumin powder, coriander powder, & salt
  8. 8
    Saute for 2 minutes
  9. 9
    Add the water
  10. 10
    Let it boil & cover
  11. 11
    After 2 whistles, turn off the heat
  12. 12
    Serve with rice

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

Amount Per Serving
Calories 208kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 5g8%
Total Carbohydrate 29.5g10%
Protein 13.5g27%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Note
  • Use fresh ingredients for better taste
Keywords: ren lentils, soup, red lentil soup, vegetarian
Read it online: https://geticooks.com/recipe/easy-red-lentil-daal-20-minute-healthy-comfort-soup/
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