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Tuesday, September 22, 2020

Toor Dal Soup with Sweet Potato, Dried Apricots and Coconut Milk

lentil soup with apricots and coconut milk

This is not the first time I have used dried apricots in a soup and surely it won't be the last. Here Indian spicing comes together with earthy dals, sweet dried apricots and sweet potato tempered by refreshing coconut milk. Yes, soup is more of a winter meal for most of us, but I adore soup anytime of year and although it is hot outside, this spicy dish will help you cool down. Try it yourself and see if you don't agree.

Notes: Toor dal and chana dal are easily obtained at Indian and Asian grocery stores, though you may use red lentils or yellow split peas instead. If using red lentils, just rinse them well and skip the soaking time. Carrots would be a nice substitute for the sweet potato if you want a little less sweetness — toss them in with the lentils with no prior preparation except for a good scrub in cool water.

toor dal soup with dried apricots and coconut milk

Other delightful dishes featuring apricots:

Lentil Soup with Prunes and Apricots

Apricot Rum Fritters

Sweet Potato and Apricot Croquettes

Anooshavoor (Turkish Barley and Apricot Porridge)

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