An inexpensive, easy-to-make and delicious soup.

Ingredients

• 2 cups (450 grams) yellow lentil peas
• 1 teaspoon fresh copped garlic
• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil or 3 tablespoons ghee
• 1/2 cup (120 ml) tomato puree
• 1 teaspoon coriander powder
• 2 ½ quarts water
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
• ½ -1 lemon

Method

Step 1

First examine the dry peas and remove any objects or small stones that you find. Rinse them with warm water 4 times. Place the peas in a pot with water and let them boil. Let simmer until the beans or lentils are very soft (ca 30 minutes).

Step 2

In a small frying pan, fry the garlic in oil until ligh golden. Then add the coriander powder and cayenne pepper with the garlic and fry it for 10 seconds.

Step 3

Then add it to the peas with the rest of the ingredients. Let simmer for another 5 minutes. Remove it from heat and serve it.

Step 4

Add squeezed lemon to taste and serve hot with naan.