{"id":"recipe_18a32755ec","slug":"dal-shorba","title":"Dal Shorba","description":"A comforting and light Indian lentil soup seasoned with toasted cumin, fresh ginger, and a hint of lemon. This traditional Shorba is nutrient-dense and perfect as an appetizer or a healthy snack.","serves":4,"time":{"prepMinutes":10,"cookMinutes":25,"totalMinutes":35,"activeMinutes":15},"ingredients":[{"id":"ingredient-1","original":"200g split yellow moong dal","name":"Moong Dal","quantity":200,"unit":"g","usQuantity":"1","usUnit":"cup","form":"split yellow","notes":"rinsed until water runs clear","group":"base","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-2","original":"1 liter water","name":"Water","quantity":1,"unit":"l","usQuantity":1.06,"usUnit":"quart","form":"","notes":"","group":"base","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-3","original":"1 medium onion, finely chopped","name":"Onion","quantity":1,"unit":"piece","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"piece","form":"finely chopped","notes":"medium sized","group":"aromatics","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-4","original":"4 garlic cloves, minced","name":"Garlic","quantity":4,"unit":"clove","usQuantity":4,"usUnit":"clove","form":"minced","notes":"","group":"aromatics","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-5","original":"1 inch ginger, grated","name":"Ginger","quantity":1,"unit":"piece","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"piece","form":"grated","notes":"1 inch piece","group":"aromatics","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-6","original":"1/2 tsp turmeric powder","name":"Turmeric","quantity":1.5,"unit":"g","usQuantity":0.5,"usUnit":"tsp","form":"powder","notes":"","group":"spices","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-7","original":"1 tsp cumin seeds","name":"Cumin Seeds","quantity":2,"unit":"g","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"tsp","form":"seeds","notes":"","group":"spices","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-8","original":"2 tbsp vegetable oil or ghee","name":"Vegetable Oil","quantity":30,"unit":"ml","usQuantity":2,"usUnit":"tbsp","form":"","notes":"ghee can be used for a richer flavor","group":"cooking_fat","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-9","original":"1/2 tsp black pepper, ground","name":"Black Pepper","quantity":1,"unit":"g","usQuantity":0.5,"usUnit":"tsp","form":"ground","notes":"","group":"spices","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-10","original":"Salt to taste","name":"Salt","quantity":1,"unit":"pinch","usQuantity":0.25,"usUnit":"tsp","form":"","notes":"to taste","group":"seasoning","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-11","original":"1 tbsp lemon juice","name":"Lemon Juice","quantity":15,"unit":"ml","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"tbsp","form":"freshly squeezed","notes":"","group":"finishing","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-12","original":"Fresh coriander leaves, chopped","name":"Coriander Leaves","quantity":5,"unit":"g","usQuantity":2,"usUnit":"tbsp","form":"chopped","notes":"for garnish","group":"finishing","optional":true}],"instructions":[{"id":"instruction-1","text":"Rinse the moong dal thoroughly under cold water until the water runs clear.","group":"Preparation","title":"Rinse the moong dal thoroughly under cold water","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-2","text":"In a pot or pressure cooker, combine the rinsed dal, water, and turmeric powder. Bring to a boil and simmer until the dal is very soft and starts to break down (about 20 minutes in a regular pot).","group":"Cooking the Base","title":"Combine the rinsed dal, water, and turmeric powder","timerMinutes":20,"sourceTitle":"Cooking the Base"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"While the dal is cooking, heat oil or ghee in a separate small pan over medium heat. Add the cumin seeds and let them sizzle for 30 seconds until fragrant.","group":"Tempering (Tadka)","title":"Heat oil or ghee","timerMinutes":1,"sourceTitle":"Tempering (Tadka)"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"Add the chopped onions to the pan and sauté until they turn translucent. Stir in the minced garlic and grated ginger, cooking for another 2 minutes until the raw smell disappears.","group":"Tempering (Tadka)","title":"Add the chopped onions","timerMinutes":5,"sourceTitle":"Tempering (Tadka)"},{"id":"instruction-5","text":"Pour the tempered aromatics into the cooked dal. Season with salt and black pepper. Stir well and let it simmer together for 5 minutes. If the soup is too thick, add a little hot water to reach your desired shorba consistency.","group":"Combining","title":"Pour the tempered aromatics","timerMinutes":5,"sourceTitle":"Combining"},{"id":"instruction-6","text":"Remove from heat. Stir in the fresh lemon juice and garnish with chopped coriander leaves before serving hot.","group":"Finishing","title":"Remove from heat","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Finishing"}],"notes":"Shorba is traditionally thinner than a standard thick dal. For a smoother texture, you can blend the lentils before tempering, though some texture from the moong dal is often preferred.","cuisine":{"group":"Desi","specific":["North Indian"]},"course":["soup"],"cookingMethod":["boil","saute"],"equipment":["pot","small frying pan","grater","knife"],"diet":["vegetarian","vegan","high_protein","gluten_free","dairy_free"],"allergens":[],"difficulty":"easy","yield":{"amount":1,"unit":"l","note":"Makes approximately one liter of soup"},"makeAhead":{"instructions":"The dal can be boiled in advance and refrigerated. Perform the tempering (tadka) just before serving for best flavor."},"storage":{"food":{"instructions":"Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.","reheatingNotes":"Reheat on the stovetop over medium heat. 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