Lentil Vegetable Soup

Preparation :15 min
Cook :1/2 hour
Total TIme :45 mins
Servings :

Ingredents :

1 small onion, finely chopped
1 thin carrot, thinly sliced
1 clove of garlic (lehsun) , minced
1/2 tsp cumin seeds (jeera) powder
1/4 tsp garam masala
1/2 cup urad dal (split black lentils)
1 1/4 cups water
1 1/4 cups Vegetable Broth
1 cup chopped spinach (palak)
fresh lemon juice
salt and pepper to taste

Method :

In a large saucepan, saute onion and carrots in oil until tender. Add garlic, cumin, and garam masala, stir well. add urad dal, and water, bring to a boil. reduce heat and simmer covered for 5 minutes. Add vegetable broth and simmer covered for 25 minutes. stir in tomatoes and spinach, stir and simmer for 2 minutes. add more liquid if necessary. Squeeze in lemon juice from half of a fresh lemon, and season with salt and pepper to taste.