Moong Dal Soup + Garlic Toast

Method

1. 1

   Wash 1 cup yellow moong dal. Pressure cook with 5 cups water, ¼ tsp turmeric, chopped tomato, ginger and salt for 3 whistles.

2. 2

   Whisk smooth (or blend) and adjust consistency to a soup with hot water.

3. 3

   Tadka: heat 2 tbsp ghee, crackle 1 tsp jeera, add 4 chopped garlic, green chili and a pinch of hing till garlic is golden.

4. 4

   Add ½ tsp red chili powder; pour over the soup.

5. 5

   Stir in juice of ½ lemon and chopped coriander.

6. 6

   Garlic toast: toast bread, rub with garlic clove, brush with butter, sprinkle herbs. Serve with the hot soup.

Adapted from Swasthi's Recipes – Moong Dal Soup