Comforting and Healthy Lentil Soup - Nurtures The Soul

Ingredients

• 1 Cup Red lentils
• 3 Cups Water
• 2-3 Fresh curry leaves ((optional))
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon Ground turmeric
• 1 Tablespoon Oil or ghee
• 1/2 Teaspoon Cumin seeds
• 1/2 Teaspoon Mustard seeds ((optional))
• 1/2 Inch Fresh ginger ((thinly sliced))
• 1/2 Teaspoon Hot red pepper for heat ((optional))