Ingredients

• 1/4 cup - moong dal
• 1 small - carrot
• 1 - tomato
• 1 pinch - turmeric powder
• 1/2 tsp - chilli powder
• 1 tsp - pepper powder
• salt to taste
• 1/2 tsp - lemon juice
• To temper:
• 1 - clove
• 1/4 inch piece - cinnamon
• 3 cloves - garlic
• 1/2 - onion

How to Make Golden Lentil Soup

• Soak moong dal for 15 mins, drain water and keep aside.
• Heat oil in a pressure cooker, add cinnamon, cloves and fry it for a min.
• Then add garlic and onions allow it to saute until onions turn golden brown.
• Then add carrot, tomatoes, saute until tomatoes turn slightly mushy.
• Now add soaked moong dal, turmeric powder, chilli powder, and salt.
• Add 3 cups of water and pressure cook for 3 - 4 whistles.
• When pressure releases, open the cooker and let it cool.
• Discard cinnamon and cloves alone, and grind the remaining ingredients in a mixie until smooth.
• Add pepper powder and mix well.
• Add water if the soup is thick, adjust according to your taste.
• Garnish with lemon juice and serve hot with bread/soup stick.
• Recipe and Image courtesy: Sharmis Passions
• http://www.sharmispassions.com/