Masoor Dal And Spinach Soup Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 cup masoor (split red lentil) dal
• 1 tbsp coconut oil or
• 1/2 cup sliced onions
• 1 tbsp roughly chopped garlic (lehsun)
• 1 1/2 cups roughly chopped tomato
• 1/2 tsp red chilli powder
• 2 tsp curry powder
• salt (namak) to taste
• 1/2 cup chopped spinach (palak)
• 2 tsp lemon juice

Steps

1. To make masoor dal and spinach soup, heat the oil in a pressure cooker, add the onions and garlic and sauté on a medium flame for 1 minute.
2. Add the tomatoes, masoor dal, chilli powder, curry powder and salt, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 2 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
3. Add the spinach, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 1 minute, while stirring occasionally.
4. Add 3 cups of water, mix well and pressure cook for 3 whistles.
5. Allow the steam to escape before opening the lid.
6. Cool completely and blend in till smooth using a hand mixer.
7. Cook on a medium flame for 2 to 3 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
8. Add the lemon juice and mix well.
9. Serve the masoor dal and spinach soup hot.