Sulekha Curry Leaf

Daal Soup

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Ingredients
  • Mung Daal – 1 cup
  • Broth/Stock (Chicken or Vegetable) – 4 cups
  • Onion – 1, medium (chopped)
  • Tomato – 1, medium (chopped)
  • Green Beans – 1/4 cup (chopped)
  • Cauliflower – 1/2 cup (chopped)
  • Frozen Carrots & Peas – 1/2 cup
  • Ginger – 1 tsp (minced)
  • Garlic – 1 tsp (minced)
  • Green Chili – to taste
  • Salt – to taste
  • Oil – 1 tbsp
  • Mustard Seeds – 1/2 tsp
  • Curry Leaves – 1 sprig
  • Lime juice – to taste
  • Cilantro – for garnishing (finely chopped)
  • Green Chili – for garnishing (finely chopped)
  • Fried Onions – for garnishing
Directions
  • Wash and drain the Mung Daal.
  • In a pressure cooker, add the following - Mung Daal, Broth (3 cups), Onions, carrots & peas, Ginger, Garlic, Tomatoes, Cauliflower, Green Beans, Green Chili and Salt.
  • Mix well and let it whistle 2 times. Turn the stove off and let the pressure release by itself.
  • Once the pressure has gone, open and mix well.
  • In needed, transfer the Daal to a bigger pot.
  • Add in the balance of the Stock.
  • Blend well using a handblender or a blender.
  • Add Lime/Lemon Juice to taste.
  • For the seasoning, take a pan, add in the Oil and heat.
  • Add in the Mustard Seeds and allow them to splutter.
  • Wash the Curry Leaves and place on the Daal.
  • Pour the seasoning over the Curry Leaves.
  • Mix well and allow it to come to another boil.
  • Pour into soup bowls and serve.
  • For this soup, garnishings are very important. So garnish with Lemon/Lime Juice, Cilantro, Green Chilis and/or Fried Onions.
  • Serves 4.
Tips
  • Use a variety of vegetables to get a different flavor everytime.
  • If you do not have Stock avaiable, use water or bullions.
  • For a full meal, we also serve this with rice, chapati or garlic bread.


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