Red Lentil Soup With Coconut Milk

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Before I could enjoy all the goodness that summers offered us, winter is already knocking on the door. Now I see apples, pears, pumpkins and squashes everywhere (And I love it). It has started to get a little cold in the evening and the days are getting shorter each day.

This soup is perfect winter comfort in one bowl. Warm, hearty and delicious. This is all you need to cosy yourself in the cold winter evenings. So here is the recipe

Ingredients

Red lentils / Dhuli masoor ki dal- 1 cup

Olive oil- 3tbsp

Garlic- 2-3 cloves (chopped)

Onion- 1 cup (chopped)

Jalapeno peppers- 2 (chopped)

Carrots- ½ cup (chopped)

Peas- ½ cup

Tomato puree - ½ cup

Salt to taste

Turmeric powder- ½ tsp

Red chili powder- ½ tsp (optional)

Lemon juice - 2tbsp

Coconut milk - 1 cup

Procedure

Heat olive oil in a large heavy bottom pan

Add garlic and fry till light brown in color

Add onions and pepper and fry for a minute

Add carrots, peas, lentils, tomato puree, salt, red chili powder and turmeric powder

Add 6 cups of water and cover and cook till lentils are soft and tender

Add coconut milk and lemon juice

Serve hot with some bread