Nepali kalo Dal (Easy Black Lentil Soup)

Ingredients

• 1 cup black lentils (split black gram)
• 1/4 tsp ground turmeric
• Salt to taste
• 1/2 tsp ginger garlic paste
• 1 tbsp Ghee
• 1 tsp jimbu
• 3 cups Water (while cooking dal)
• 3 cups hot water

Instructions

1. 1

   Rinse the black lentils with cold water until the water runs clear.

2. 2

   Then, add the turmeric powder, lentils, ginger garlic paste and water to a pressure cooker.

3. 3

   Cover the lid and let it cook for 8-10 minutes on medium heat until you hear three whistles.

4. 4

   Let it cool down for 10-15 minutes until it release naturally and remove the lid. You will see the thick texture of the dal.

5. 5

   Add hot or warm water and bring it to a boil for 3-4 minutes on medium-high heat. Let it simmer, and turn off the heat.

6. 6

   --- Tempering ---

7. 7

   Heat ghee in a pan. Add one teaspoon of jimbu and let it splutter for a minute.

8. 8

   Finally, pour it into the dal. Add salt to taste and mix everything well.Serve hot with rice or roti.