Roasted Red Lentil Soup Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon curry powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 teaspoons black mustard seeds or 2 teaspoons brown mustard seeds
• 2 teaspoons cumin seeds
• 1/4 cup sesame seeds
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 2 cups uncooked red lentils (masoor dal)
• 1 cup finely chopped onion
• 2 cups finely chopped celery
• 2 cups finely chopped carrots
• 5 cups vegetable broth
• 3 cups water
• 1 cup diced tomato (may used canned)
• 1 teaspoon salt