Nepali Dal Soup Recipe 👉 Cook on medium heat for 25 minutes uncovered stirring occasionally to prevent sticking. Once that water is absorbed 15 minutes add the spices to taste about 12 teaspoon of each to start the can of tomatoes and more water if needed.

After boiling the lentils for 10 minutes I reduce the heat and let simmer for 20 more until they are soft. Stir in cumin seeds salt turmeric mustard seed and coriander powder. Add onions and garlic and sauté for about 6 minutes stirring frequently or until the onions are soft and starting to caramelize.
Add onions and garlic and sauté for about 6 minutes stirring frequently or until the onions are soft and starting to caramelize.
Bring to a boil with the stock turmeric Cayenne cumin cardamom and currybay leaves. After boiling the lentils for 10 minutes I reduce the heat and let simmer for 20 more until they are soft. Boil till dal is well cooked or it can be cooked in pressure cooker. Add washed red lentils and stir to coat them with the.