CHICKEN AND DAL SOUP

Preparation Method :

• Heat the oil in a deep pan. Add the onion and saute for 1 minute.
• Add the ginger, garlic and chillies and saute on a low heat.
• Add the turmeric, salt, ground cumin and drained dal to the pan, together with the chicken stock. Bring to the boil and cook, on a medium heat, for 10 minutes, or until the dal is very soft.
• Pass through a sieve and return to the pan.
• Cut the cooked chicken into 5mm dice and add to the strained dal. Bring the mixture to the boil, adding water if necessary to adjust the consistency.
• Continue to simmer for 5 minutes. Add the lemon juice and mix well.
• Serve the soup piping hot, garnished with the coriander leaves.