Bombay Curry Soup Recipe (Masoor Dal Soup)

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp oil
• 1/2 cup sliced onions
• 1/2 tsp finely chopped garlic (lehsun)
• 1/2 tsp red chilli powder
• 3/4 cup chopped tomato
• 4 tbsp masoor (split red lentil) dal
• salt (namak) to taste
• 1/4 cup soaked and cooked rice (chawal)
• lemon wedge

Steps

1. To make bombay curry soup, heat the oil in a pressure cooker, add the onions and sauté on a medium flame for a 1 to 2 minutes.
2. Add the garlic and chilli powder and sauté on a medium flame for a few more minutes
3. Add the masoor dal and tomatoes and saute for 1 to 2 minutes.
4. Add the salt, mix well and saute for 1 more minute.
5. Add 2½ cups of water, mix well and pressure cook for 2 whistles.
6. Allow the steam to escape before opening the lid.
7. Blend the mixture to a smooth puree using a hand blender.
8. Transfer to a pan and boil for 5 to 7 minutes.
9. Serve the bombay curry soup hot garnished with rice and lemon wedges.