"Oerdi Ke Daal Soup Recipe" "Urid Peas" "Mung Beans"

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: light coconut milk

💰Cheaper: almond milk

Light coconut milk reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

red lentils

🥗Healthier: green lentils

💰Cheaper: split peas

Split peas are often less expensive and provide similar texture.

Rinse red lentils and mung beans under cold water until water runs clear.

Heat wok oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onion, shallots, and garlic; sauté until softened, about 3-4 minutes.

Stir in diced carrot and Surinamese adjuma pepper; cook for another 3-4 minutes.

Add rinsed lentils, mung beans, water, and spices; bring to a boil.

Reduce heat and simmer until lentils and beans are tender, about 20 minutes.

Stir in tomato chutney and amsoy; cook for an additional 5 minutes.

Blend the soup until smooth using an immersion blender or regular blender.

Season with mineral salt to taste.

Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.

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