Dal - Indian Lentil Soup

(makes 6 servings)

Ingredients:

• 1 cup red or yellow lentils, sorted and rinsed
  
• 3 cups water
  
• ¼ tsp ginger, crushed
  
• ¼ tsp garlic clove, finely chopped
  
• ¼ tsp red chili powder
  
• ⅛ tsp turmeric
  
• ½ tsp salt (or to taste)
  
• 1 tsp cilantro (to garnish), finely chopped
  
• 1 small whole green chili, seeded and chopped
  

Preparation:

• In the large-size pan, Bring water to a boil. Add the lentils, ginger, garlic, chili powder and turmeric.
  
• Let cook for about 15 minutes.
  
• Add salt, green chili and let boil for about 1 minute.
• Garnish with cilantro and serve hot.
  

Make 6 Servings:

Weight loss recipes Amount Per Serving(1/6 of recipe (32 g)): 116 Calories, 5 g Protein, 20 g carbohydrates, 2 g Dietary Fiber, 3 g fat, 0 g saturated fat, 0 mg cholesterol, 64 mg sodium