Dal Shorba

Description

Dal Shorba

Savor the emotional comfort of our Dal Shorba, a smooth, silky lentil soup with earthy richness and a hint of warmth from aromatic Indian spices. It’s a welcoming café staple with a velvety texture and a hint of nuttiness. It’s upscale but approachable, ideal for relaxing in a warm, welcoming setting where every bite gives calming enjoyment.

Key Ingredients

• Yellow moong dal, masoor dal, onions, tomatoes, garlic, ginger, ghee, cumin seeds, turmeric, red chili powder, garam masala, coriander leaves, lemon juice, fresh cream, salt, water

Quick-Made Recipe

1. Rinse and soak yellow moong and masoor dal for 20 minutes, then pressure cook with water, turmeric, salt, chopped tomatoes, ginger, and garlic until soft and mushy.
2. Heat ghee in a pan, add cumin seeds and let them splutter, then sauté onions until golden before stirring in red chili powder and garam masala for a fragrant tempering.
3. Blend the cooked dal into a smooth consistency, strain if desired for extra silkiness, and mix in the tempered spices.
4. Simmer on low heat, adjust with water for preferred thickness, and finish with a swirl of fresh cream and lemon juice for tang.
5. Garnish generously with chopped coriander leaves and serve hot.

The best lentils and hand-ground spices are used in Avayacafe’s freshly made Dal Shorba, which captures the true spirit of Indian home cooking upgraded for a contemporary café experience. This hearty soup is a wonderful appetizer or light dinner option since it is comforting and full of protein. Every bowl is soul-calming and tasty thanks to our chefs’ careful flavor balancing, which reflects Avayacafe’s love for healthful, fine foods prepared with care. Enjoy it alone or with warm naan—Dal Shorba captures the friendly vibe of our café, where tradition and modern luxury coexist in a laid-back, elegant environment.