LentilSoupPhil.tex

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This is a Pakistani Dhal recipe I first tasted at Phil's in 2024.


\subsection*{Ingredients}

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  \item $ 2 \frac{1}{2} $ cups red lentils, soaked and rinsed
  \item $ 2 $ medium onions, finely diced
  \item $ 3 $ cloves garlic, finely diced
  \item $ 1 $ teaspoon chopped ginger
  \item $ 1 $ teaspoon freshly ground cloves
  \item $ 1 $ red chilli, chopped
  \item $ 1 $ teaspoon salt
  \item $ 1 \frac{1}{2} $ teaspoons ground coriander
  \item $ \frac{1}{2} $ teaspoon ground cumin
  \item $ 1 $ teaspoon turmeric
  \item $ 2 $ large tomatos, skin removed
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Use the following to finish the soup:

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  \item $ 3 $ tablespoons butter
  \item $ 6 $ cloves garlic, finely chopped
  \item $ 1 $ teaspoon paprika
  \item $ 1 $ teaspoon cumin seeds
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\subsection*{Method}

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  \item Soak lentils 2 hours in 4 cups water, drain and wash.
  \item Heat oil in a large pot, hot add cloves, chilli. Saute for 2 minutes.
  \item Add onions, garlic and ginger and fry until onions browned.
  \item Reduce heat. Then add coriander, cumin, turmeric and fry for 2 minutes.
  \item Add tomatoes.
  \item Add lentils and 5 cups of cold water.
  \item Cook for $1 \frac {1}{2}$ hours on a low heat until lentils are soft.
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Finish with:

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  \item Add butter to a saucepan on a high heat.
  \item Add garlic, cumin, paprika and a pinch of salt.
  \item Once melted in, stip and turn down heat for a minute more.
  \item Pour on top of dhal and swirl with a spoon. Don't mix it in.
  \item Stand the soup with the finish for 10 minutes before serving.
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