Lentil Spinach Soup

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup moong dal (bina chhilke ki moong daal)
• 1 cup chopped spinach (or coriander and mint leaves)
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 tomato, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, crushed
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 inch cinnamon stick
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1/2 teaspoon roasted cumin powder

Steps

1. Combine moong dal, spinach, onion, tomato, and garlic in a pressure cooker.
2. Add 2 glasses water and cook for 2 to 3 whistles.
3. Add salt, black pepper, and a little more water. Simmer for 2 minutes.
4. Remove from heat and blend the soup until smooth.
5. Garnish with coriander leaves, add lemon juice. You may sprinkle roasted cumin powder (I LIKED IT WITHOUT IT). Serve hot.