Posted August 31, 2019
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Lentil is rich in potassium, folate, and iron. They are even high in fiber aiding good gut health and improving bowel movement. It can lower cholesterol and protect against colon cancer and chronic diseases such as heart disease and type 2 diabetes.
Ingredients:
- Moong (Green Gram) / Makti (Moth Beans) /Lobiya (White Chawli) / Red Chawli / Masoor: – 1 Cup Raw – Soaked Overnight (Can use 1 OR Mix 2 to 3 lentils)
- Diced Carrot – 1/2 Cup
- Diced Dudhi – 1/2 Cup
- Chopped French Beans – 1/2 Cup
- Diced Onion & Tomato – 1/2 Cup
- Finely Chopped Ginger & Garlic – 1 Tsp
- Cumin Seeds – 1/4 Tsp
- Dhania Powder – 1/4 Tsp
- Curry Leaves – 1/2 Tsp
- Pepper Powder – 1 Pinch
- Salt – As per Taste
- Coriander – For Garnishing
- Oil – 1 Tsp
- Lemon – 1 Wedge (Optional)
Method:
- Heat oil in a pressure cooker
- Add cumin seeds, curry leaves, and ginger garlic paste to it.
- Add all the vegetables and sauté them well and add dhania powder, pepper powder, and salt as per taste.
- Add soaked lentils and pressure cook it for 4 to 6 whistles (depending on the lentil used).
- Let it cool for some time, then beat it slightly to get a thick soup consistency.
- Garnish it with coriander and lemon, and serve hot.
Variation: If required you can blend it & have it like a thick soup.
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