Moong Dal Soup Recipes

Moong Dal Soup is a nutritious and comforting soup made with split yellow mung beans. It is packed with protein, fiber, and essential nutrients. Here’s a recipe for Moong Dal Soup:

Preparation time: 5 minutes
Cooking time: 20 minutes
Ready in: 25 minutes

Ingredients:

• 1 cup yellow moong dal (split yellow mung beans)
• 4 cups water
• 1 tablespoon ghee or oil
• 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1-inch piece of ginger, grated
• 1 tomato, chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin powder
• 1/2 teaspoon coriander powder
• 1/4 teaspoon red chili powder (adjust according to your taste)
• Salt to taste
• Freshly squeezed lemon juice, for serving
• Fresh coriander leaves, for garnish

Instructions:

1. Rinse the moong dal under cold water until the water runs clear.
2. In a large pot or pressure cooker, add the rinsed moong dal and water. Cook the dal until it becomes soft and mushy. If using a pressure cooker, cook for about 4-5 whistles on medium heat.
3. In a separate pan, heat the ghee or oil over medium heat.
4. Add the cumin seeds and let them splutter.
5. Add the chopped onion, minced garlic, and grated ginger to the pan. Sauté until the onion becomes translucent and aromatic.
6. Add the chopped tomato to the pan and cook until it softens.
7. Stir in the turmeric powder, cumin powder, coriander powder, and red chili powder. Mix well to combine the spices.
8. Pour the cooked moong dal into the pan and mix everything together. Add salt to taste.
9. If the soup is too thick, you can add some water to adjust the consistency.
10. Let the Moong Dal Soup simmer for about 5-10 minutes to allow the flavors to blend together.
11. Remove from heat and squeeze fresh lemon juice into the soup for a tangy flavor.
12. Garnish with fresh coriander leaves.

Moong Dal Soup is now ready to be served! This hearty and healthy soup can be enjoyed as a light meal or paired with rice or bread. The combination of spices and the creamy texture of the moong dal make it a comforting and delicious choice. Enjoy the goodness of this nutritious soup!