Ingredients:
10 whole cloves
2 bay leaves
1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns
1 cup masoor dal ( red lentils)
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon lime juice
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper ( or as desired)
Directions:
Tie the cloves, bay leaves and peppercorns in a piece of cheesecloth.
Put the dal and 5 cups water into a heavy, large pot.
Bring to a boil.
Remove the scum that rises to the top.
Add the spice bag and turmeric to the pot-reduce to simmer and cover pot with lid cracked a bit.
Simmer for 1 1/2 hours.
Remove spice bag and place soup in a food processor ans whirl to smooth.
Return to pot and add remaining ingredients.
Serve with croutons.
Servings: 4
Time preparation: 5 min.
Time total: 95 min.