Ingredients

• cumin seeds - 1/2 tsp
• coriander seeds - 1/2 tsp
• pepper - 1/2 tsp
• clove 1
• cinnamon a small piece
• cardamom seeds 2
• onion - 1/2 cup, chopped
• ginger a thin slice
• chilli powder - 1/2 tsp
• turmeric powder - 1/2 tsp
• chopped tomato - 1/2 cup
• red gram (Tovar) Dal - 1/2 cup
• vegetable/chicken stock - 1 ltr
• salt to taste
• lime juice to taste
• coriander leaves to garnish

How to Make Dal Shorba

• Dry roast the first six ingredients, cool and powder.
• In a pressure cooker, combine all the ingredients (including the spice powder) except the salt, lime and coriander.
• Pressure cook for 10 minutes. Cool and blend in a mixer.
• Add more water or stock, if a thinner soup is desired.
• Add salt and heat till it begins to boil.
• Serve sprinkled with lime juice and garnished with a few coriander leaves.