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                     Daall-mepali lentil soup recipe

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Serving Size  : 4    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Soups                            Vegetarian

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   1      package       Rice
   2      cups          Water
   1      package       Lentils
   3      cups          Water or broth
   1      teaspoon      Butter
   1      small         Onion diced
   1      medium        Tomato diced
                        Seasoning packet
  10      milliliters   Garlic -- crushed
                        Salt and pepper to taste

Rinse the rice.  In a medium pot, bring 2 cups of wawter to a boil, then add rice.
  Return to a boil, stirring once, then reduce heat and simmer about 20 - 30 minutes,
 until water is absorbed.  Rince the lentils.  Place them in a soup pot and cover 
with 2-3 cups of water or broth.  Bring liquid to a boil, then reduce 
heat and simmer about 30 minutes or until lentils are soft.

 In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat, add onion and tomato. 
 When onion is transparent, add seasoning paket and garlic.
(to prevent sticking, you may need to add water, a tablespoon at a time.)
 Cook 1-3 minutes, until vegetables are coated and mixture is a paste. 
 Add paste to lentils and stir.  Add salt and pepper to taste.  Serve over rice.

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