# Need a dal soup recipe **URL:** \ **Category:** Cafe Society\ **Tags:** food-cooking\ **Created:** [November 8, 2020, 2:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/need-a-dal-soup-recipe/925053 "2020-11-08T14:34:17Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 5\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![HMS\_Irruncible](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/hms_irruncible/32/7394_2.png) [@HMS\_Irruncible](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HMS_Irruncible)\ **Post date:** [November 8, 2020, 2:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/need-a-dal-soup-recipe/925053/1 "2020-11-08T14:34:17Z")
I had some really good dal soup (lentil) at a restaurant the other day and thought I might try it at home. But I don’t want to get it wrong. All the recipes I’m finding online seem a little heavy on tomato, and end up looking a bit texture-y in the photos. I’m OK with that, but the kids aren’t a fan of cooked tomato texture in soup. That’s what I liked this restaurant’s version, it was velvety smooth but with that starchy body from the lentils. Anyway, anybody got anything that might help? ---
**Author:** ![SacFly](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/9fc348/32.png) [@SacFly](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SacFly)\ **Post date:** [November 8, 2020, 2:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/need-a-dal-soup-recipe/925053/2 "2020-11-08T14:49:39Z")
This recipe is fantastic. I’ve made it many times. Toor dal are pretty small and will mostly break down during the cooking. I often make this with chana dal/split yellow peas because they’re a bit bigger and retain a pleasant bite. > **[Dal Fry (Dal Tadka) - Manjula's Kitchen - Indian Vegetarian Recipes](https://www.manjulaskitchen.com/dal-fry-dal-tadka/)** > > Dal Fry is a popular Indian lentil recipe. This recipe uses Toor dal, which is also known as Arhar or Toovar dal. The dal is seasoned with variety of spices and it tastes delicious. This is something you often find served at Indian restaurants. ---
**Author:** ![Treppenwitz](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/treppenwitz/32/3445_2.png) [@Treppenwitz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Treppenwitz)\ **Post date:** [November 8, 2020, 6:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/need-a-dal-soup-recipe/925053/3 "2020-11-08T18:39:16Z")
As much as Jamie Oliver annoys the hell out of me, he does have some excellent recipes. > **[A guide to lentils & basic tarka dhal recipe | Features | Jamie Oliver](https://www.jamieoliver.com/features/lentils-and-basic-tarka-dhal-recipe/)** > > Lentils can be a very important part of a vegetarian diet, so here is a quick guide to those lovely pulses and a basic recipe for a wicked tarka dhal. I use all of the “optional” ingredients, save that I replace the chopped tomatoes with tomato puree; and I use mild chilli powder rather than whole chillies (more flavour). Also > [@SacFly](#): > > I often make this with chana dal/ **split yellow peas** because they’re a bit bigger and retain a pleasant bite. My bold - I wholeheartedly endorse this. j ---
**Author:** ![HMS\_Irruncible](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/hms_irruncible/32/7394_2.png) [@HMS\_Irruncible](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HMS_Irruncible)\ **Post date:** [December 4, 2020, 2:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/need-a-dal-soup-recipe/925053/4 "2020-12-04T14:53:59Z")
Hey buddy I just wanted to let you know I tried this recipe and it was bomb. I appreciate the tip about the different kinds of dal, it helped me choose toor dal because I prefer less texture and bite. ---
**Author:** ![Frazzled](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/frazzled/32/3368_2.png) [@Frazzled](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Frazzled)\ **Post date:** [December 4, 2020, 3:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/need-a-dal-soup-recipe/925053/5 "2020-12-04T15:55:13Z")
I just want to bump in here and say that I keep reading the thread title as “Need a Dial Soap Recipe”. For soap recipes, consult Fight Club! I’ve never heard of Dal Soup before but seeing the recipes it sounds delicious! I’ll definitely be trying it soon now that the weather is cooler.