Moong Dal Soup
December 5th, 2010 filed under Dal (Lentils), Gluten Free, Soups and Salads, Vegan
This is a healthy, vegan soup that is very high in protein. It is made with split Moong dal and flavored with “Hari Cilantro Chutney”. Moong Dal Soup is very flavorful yet simple and easy to make.
Recipe will serve 4.
Ingredients:
For the Soup:
- 1 cup split yellow Moong dal, washed
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon turmeric (haldi)
- 3 cups water
- Approximately 1/4 cup of Hari Cilantro Chutney
For the Seasoning:
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds (jeera)
- Pinch of asafetida (hing)
For the Garnish (optional):
- 1 tablespoon ginger, finely sliced
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
Method
- Wash dal several times, till water becomes almost clear.
- In a medium size pot add Moong dal, turmeric, salt and water. Cook over medium high heat until it starts to boil. Remove the frothy foam that accumulates on the surface as the dal is cooking.
- Lower the heat to medium and cook for 15 to 20 minutes. The dal should be completely cooked and become a little mushy in consistency. Stir occasionally and add more water if needed.
- Turn off the heat and puree the dal using a hand blender or regular blender. If needed, adjust the dal to your desired consistency by adding more boiled water. Mix well.
- Add “Hari Cilantro Chutney” according to your taste. The chutney will give a fresh green look to the soup and have a tangy flavor.
Seasoning
- Heat the oil in a small saucepan.
- Add cumin seeds and wait until the seeds crack.
- Add asafetida and turn off the heat.
- Pour mixture over the cooked soup.
Garnish (optional)
- Mix together the ginger, salt and lemon juice.
- Marinate for at least ½ hour.
- Garnish with a few slices of the marinated ginger. Marinated ginger can be refrigerated up to a week.
Time-saving Tip:
To save time you may use a pressure cooker, as follows.
- In a pressure cooker add Moong dal, turmeric, salt and water. Close the cooker.
- Cook over medium high heat until it starts to steam. Lower the heat to medium and cook for 5 more minutes.
- Turn off the heat and let the steam escape before you open the pressure cooker.
- Puree the dal using a hand blender or regular blender. If needed, adjust the dal to your desired consistency by adding more boiled water. Mix well.
- Add “Hari Cilantro Chutney” according to your taste. The chutney will give a fresh green look to the soup and have a tangy flavor.
Enjoy!
Auntie, You serve as our mother when she is not around to help and give us some tips and save us from in-laws
Love you a lot!!! Awesome recipes.. cooking is so much fun with you around!
Fantastic. This dish pairs so nicely with the lemon rice recipe. I like it with Amba Haldar pickle!
hello manjulaji
I tried this recipe..the outcome was delicious..I made a lil changes – After pressure cooking the dal, i let t cool and then poured it into the blender with a pulse or two. Then i boiled it n stove top and to that I added 1/2 tsp store bought green chilli chutney, 1/2 tsp pudina or coriander chutney and garlic powder..and served t with bread chunks…
I loveee how you explain everything..ur family must be lucky you have such an amazing gift of making yummy food. InshAllah I will be trying some of these!
God Bless You
I never heard of moong dal soup. This was awsome. I will definitely try this one.
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Thanks for the recipes!!! I just got back from meeting my soon-to-be parents-in-law in Kolkata, and my partner is craving moong dal. It turns out I didn’t have most of the required spices for the Moong Dal Soup, so I made a Chicago twist on it! I boiled the dal with salt, celery salt, cumin, black pepper, and a little bit of veggie oil. When it was done, I stirred in a tablespoon of butter. In a separate pan, I fried some bacon and chopped onions until they were brown and crispy. I served it with the bacon and onions on top, and voila! It was a big hit!
Hi Aunty,
Will you plz post the recipe of Spinach soup, I need it for my 1 year old son. Thank you.
I am real enjoy this Moong daal .Thank you for this recipes.