Simple Lentil Soup in the Pakistani Manner

Course Appetizers

Ingredients in this Recipe

1 garlic clove
1 tablespoon tomato sauce/passata/canned diced tomatoes
1.5 teacup red lentils (Lens culinaris)
1/2 teacup yellow mung lentils (the variety with husk/skin removed), found in Pakistani/Indian grocery stores.
1/2 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
6 teacups boiling water, add more for the consistency of your liking
fresh coriander/cilantro leaves
lashings of yoghurt
pinch turmeric powder (haldi)
some diced tomato

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