Chana (Chickpea) Soup
This classic soup is given an Indian twist by adding Indian spices, chilies and cilantro. Healthy and nutritious, great for a weigh loss soup.
Ingredients:
serves 2-4
- 4 cups water
- 1 cup chana dal
- 2 garlic cloves finely chopped
- 1 tbsp ginger finelly chopped
- 1 tsp paprika
- ¼ tsp turmeric
- ½ tsp chili powder
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 2 green chilies finely chopped (some for garnish)
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
- ½ tsp sugar (optional)
- salt to taste
- 1 tsp garam masala
- (for a fuller flavor, you may add vegetable stock during coking dal)
- corriader leaves (for garnish)
How to make Chana (Chickepea) Soup:
- Bring the water to a boil in a large, heavy-bottom pan.
- Add the chana dal, then cover and simmer, stirring occasionally for 25 minutes.
- Stir in paprika, chili powder and turmeric, then re-cover and cook for 10 minutes, or until the dal is tender.
- Heat the oil in a small skillet, add the chilies, cumin seeds, garlic and ginger and fry, stirring for 1 minute.
- Add the spice mixture to the dal. Stir in the sugar (optional), garam masala and season with salt to taste.
- Ladle into soup bowls, then sprinkle with garam masala on top and serve immediately.
- This lentil soup tastes great with freshly cooked parathas.