Dal ka Shorba

Method

1. Heat oil in a pressure cooker, add onions and sauté till lightly coloured. Add garlic, red chilli powder and curry powder, mix and saute for 2-3 minutes.
2. Add 4 cups water, tomatoes, coconut and split red lentils and mix well. When the mixture comes to a boil, put on the lid and cook under pressure till 3-4 whistles are given out.
3. Open the cooker when pressure reduces completely, pour the mixture into a large bowl and let it cool down to room temperature.
4. Transfer into a blender jar and blend into a fine puree. Pour this into a deep non-stick pan and cook on medium heat for 15 minutes. Add salt and mix.
5. Add cream, mix and remove the pan from heat.
6. Pour into a serving bowl, drizzle lemon juice and serve hot.

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