The cold, dreary weather is really a misery. One can only comfort oneself with hot foods that bring warmth. Here is a recipe for lentil soup which is both filling and highly nutritious. Any kind of lentils can be used; I have chosen the red ones.
Ingredients
1 cup red lentils
2-3 chopped tomatoes
1 chopped onion
5 cups water
Salt, pepper to taste
5 tablespoons oil.
Method
Fry the chopped onion in a little oil until slightly golden in color. Add the tomatoes and cook on low heat for a few minutes. Add a little salt and black pepper according to taste, then add the lentils and fry for a few minutes. Pour in the water, cover pan and cook for an hour or until the lentils are well cooked.
Remove from the heat, pour into a bowl, garnish with coriander leaves and serve with bread
