Lentil Soup

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Chef Amrita Raichand

Last Updated: Sep 03, 2019

Lentil Soup

About Lentil Soup

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Bursting with necessary nutrients, this lentil soup is very good for growing children

  • Whole green gram (sabut moong), soaked for 4 hours and drained 1 cup
  • Ghee 2 tbsps + to drizzle
  • Medium onion, chopped 1
  • Medium tomato, seeded and chopped 1
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  • Heat ghee in a pressure cooker, add onion, tomato, cabbage, spinach and whole green gram and saute well.
  • Add salt and add 2 cups water, mix, close the cooker and cook under pressure till 2-3 whistles are given out.
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Ingredients

  • Whole green gram (sabut moong), soaked for 4 hours and drained 1 cup
  • Ghee 2 tbsps + to drizzle
  • Medium onion, chopped 1
  • Medium tomato, seeded and chopped 1
  • Cabbage, finely chopped ¼ cup
  • Spinach, chopped ½ cup
  • Salt to taste
  • Cottage cheese (paneer), grated to garnish

How to Make Lentil Soup (Stepwise Photos)

Method

  1. Heat ghee in a pressure cooker, add onion, tomato, cabbage, spinach and whole green gram and saute well.
  2. Add salt and add 2 cups water, mix, close the cooker and cook under pressure till 2-3 whistles are given out.
  3. Open the lid when the pressure has reduced completely and let the mixture cool slightly.
  4. Transfer the mixture into a blender jar and blend to a smooth puree. Pass the puree through a strainer into a deep non-stick pan.
  5. Add salt and mix well. Add more water to get the required consistency and bring it to a boil.
  6. Pour the soup into serving bowls, garnish with cottage cheese and drizzle some ghee on top and serve.

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Chef Amrita Raichand

Chef Amrita Raichand

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Key Details:

Prep:4 hours 20 minutes

Cook time: 20 minutes

Difficulty Level: Easy

Course: Soup

Cuisine: Indian

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