Title: Daall-Mepali Lentil Soup Recipe
Categories: Soup Meatless Vegetarian
Yield: 4 Servings

1	pk	Rice
2	c	Water
1	pk	Lentils
3	c	Water or broth
1	ts	Butter
1	sm	Onion diced
1	md	Tomato diced
		Seasoning packet
1	cl	Garlic, crushed
		Salt and pepper to taste

Rinse the rice. In a medium pot, bring 2 cups of wawter to a boil, then add rice. Return to a boil, stirring once, then reduce heat and simmer about 20 - 30 minutes, until water is absorbed. Rince the lentils. Place them in a soup pot and cover with 2-3 cups of water or broth. Bring liquid to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer about 30 minutes or until lentils are soft.

In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat, add onion and tomato. When onion is transparent, add seasoning paket and garlic. (to prevent sticking, you may need to add water, a tablespoon at a time.) Cook 1-3 minutes, until vegetables are coated and mixture is a paste. Add paste to lentils and stir. Add salt and pepper to taste. Serve over rice.

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