Red Lentil Soup Indian Recipe - Levana Cooks

Ingredients

• 1∕3 cup olive oil
• 2 tablespoons curry, or more to taste
• 1 tablespoon ground cumin
• 1 tablespoon ground cardamom
• 1 teaspoon turmeric
• 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
• 1 stalk lemongrass, minced, or 1 tablespoon lemongrass powder
• 4 large cloves garlic
• 8 sprigs cilantro, stems cut off
• 1 small bunch flat parsley
• 1 tablespoon tamarind powder
• 4 cups tiny red lentils
• 3 quarts (12 cups) water