How to prepare Pink lentils recipe
ingredients
For the soup:
1/2 Tbs. coriander seeds
3/4 tsp. whole black peppercorns
1-1/2 cups pink lentils (also known as red lentils or masoor dal),
picked over and thoroughly washed
1 medium white onion, cut into 1/2-inch dice (about 2 cups)
2 ribs celery, cut into 1/2-inch dice (about 1 cup)
1 medium carrot, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch dice (about 1/2 cup)
3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
1-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and coarsely chopped
1/2 fresh serrano chile, thinly sliced (don't remove seeds)
15 sprigs fresh cilantro, left whole and tied in a cheesecloth pouch
Kosher or sea salt
1 cup plain yogurt, whisked until smooth, for garnish
2 Tbs. sliced fresh chives for garnish
For the tarka:
2 Tbs. canola oil
1 tsp. mustard seeds
1 tsp. cumin seeds
Make the soup: Heat a small, dry sauté pan over medium-high heat.
When the pan is hot, add the coriander seeds and toast them-stir constantly
(or shake the pan gently) to keep the seeds from burning-until they
darken slightly and become very fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes. Immediately
transfer them to a dish and set aside. Return the sauté pan to the
heat; add the pepper-corns and toast, shaking the pan, for about 2
minutes. Pour onto the plate with the coriander seeds. Put the toasted
coriander and pepper in a spice grinder or mortar and pestle and grind
to a fine powder.
In a large (at least 4-quart) saucepan, combine the lentils, onion,
celery, carrot, garlic, ginger, chile, cheesecloth-wrapped cilantro
sprigs, and 2 tsp. salt with 2-1/2 quarts water. Bring to a boil over
medium-high heat. Reduce the heat to medium low and simmer for 30
minutes. Remove the cilantro sprigs. Add the ground coriander and
pepper to the soup and simmer for another 10 minutes. Purée the soup
using a hand blender or a regular blender until the soup is very smooth.
Strain the purée through a medium sieve into a large serving bowl.
The soup can be made to this point one day ahead; reheat it gently
before continuing.
Make the tarka and garnish the soup: Set a small deep saucepan over
medium heat and add the canola oil. When the oil is shimmering, add
the mustard seeds and cook, uncovered, until they pop, 30 to 60 seconds.
Add the cumin seeds and cook for another 1 minute. Quickly but carefully,
pour the hot tarka over the soup and mix well. Season with salt to
taste. Ladle the soup into individual serving bowls and garnish with
a dollop of yogurt and a sprinkling of the chives.
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