How can I describe this soup? Easy to make and pleasant to eat. Please use good quality Italian tomatoes. I have a box full of fresh Italian tomatoes, grown in Ontario. So good!!!
Here is what chana dal looks like before it’s soaked. It’s also called Split Desi-Chickpea.
Ingredients for tomato paste
Make tomato paste: mix all ingredients for tomato paste and blend till smooth. Set aside.
in a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium high heat then sauté onions until light golden.
Add the turmeric and coriander powder and cook over gentle heat for 2 minutes.
Add the soaked dal and cook another 2 minutes
then add the tomato paste and water.
Bring to the boil and cook 30-50 minutes or until cooked to your desired softness. Check seasoning, stir in garam masala
and serve garnished with coriander leaves.
Easy Chana Dal Soup (Split Chickpea Soup)
Preparation time: 10 minutes; Cooking time: 1 hour; Serves: 4
Ingredients for Tomato Paste
- 500g (1Ib) Italian tomatoes (3 cups diced)
- 4 cloves garlic thinly sliced
- 2-inch piece fresh ginger thinly sliced
- 1 green chilli or ½-1 teaspoon dried chilli flakes
- 1 teaspoon salt
Other Ingredients
- 2-3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil or ghee
- 1 large onion chopped
- ½ teaspoon turmeric powder
- 2 teaspoons coriander powder
- 2 cups chana dal (split desi-chickpea) soaked 2-6 hours or overnight, drained
- 3 cups water or broth (stock)
- ½ teaspoon garam masala
- A handful chopped coriander leaves (cilantro) to garnish
Instructions
- Make tomato paste: mix all ingredients for tomato paste and blend till smooth. Set aside.
- Make the Dal: in a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium high heat then sauté onions until light golden. Add the turmeric and coriander powder and cook over gentle heat for 2 minutes. Add the soaked dal and cook another 2 minutes then add the tomato paste and water. Bring to the boil and cook 30-50 minutes or until cooked to your desired softness. Check seasoning, stir in garam masala and serve garnished with coriander leaves.
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Was just wondering what new to try with the chickpeas in my pantry! Thanks for this recipe…looks great!
No problem. Did you make it?
Liz
Looks amazing, I am always envious of these meals when I see them in movies, you should check out The Lunchbox! It is a fun 90 minute movie about food and laughter 😀
I am going to check it out. Where are you these days. I was roaming your blog the other day but didn’t see signs of anybody. I miss your posts!
Liz
Sounds delicious.
Thanks!
Liz