Indian lentil soup - Add this to your diet to stay healthy

One heart-warming and healthy dish that we could suggest during these times is the Indian-style Lentil soup. A lentil soup is as delicious as it is nutritious and you must try it on a lazy day since it is also super easy to cook. It gives you the strength you need to be active while keeping you light. There are many versions to cook it in different households and countries. But you can try our Indian method to cook this wholesome meal quickly for your lunch or dinner.

Health Benefits

 

This lentil soup is packed with protein, fiber, and iron and helps you increase the good cholesterol in your body reducing the risks of heart attacks. The added vegetables like onion, garlic, tomatoes, and other vegetables provide other nutrients as well making the dish even more healthful. This is a perfect dish that you must add in your diet if you want to go light on your stomach and lose some weight.

Ingredients 

One thing that you’ll really like about this lentil soup is that it can be prepared with basic ingredients in your kitchen. Here are the ingredients you need -

• ½ cup soaked red lentil (You may any lentil that you like)

• 5-6 cloves garlic (sliced)

• 3-4 tomatoes (grated) 

• 2 large-sized onions (chopped)

• ½ carrot grated (You may add more vegetables of your choice)

• 1 tbsp olive oil  

• ½ tsp red paprika

• ½ tsp ground black pepper

• ½ tsp turmeric powder 

• Salt to taste  

Recipe 

1. Put a large pot on the flame and pour the oil to let it heat on medium flame. 

2. Add chopped garlic and onion and stir it for 3-4 minutes until the onion is translucent.

3. Add tomato puree, grated carrot, and all the spices including salt, paprika, ground black pepper, and turmeric powder.

4. Once the mixture leaves the oil, pour lentils with 7-8 cups of water and let it come to a boil.

5. Cover the pot with a lid and let it cook on a medium flame for 25-30 minutes.

6. Check if the lentils are cooked and mushy, if not, give it a boil for the next 15 minutes.

7. Serve hot in a bowl with chopped mint on top. 

This is a delicious and satiating lentil soup that gives you comfort on a lazy winter day. But if you don’t feel like cooking at all, Indian Grill is always there to deliver it to you at the comfort of your home.