Dal Shorba

Ingredients                                                    

• ¾ cup split green gram (dhuli moong dal), soaked                 
• 1 teaspoon olive oil                                                    
• ½ medium onion, chopped                                        
• 1 inch piece ginger, chopped                                                 
• 3 garlic cloves, chopped                                             
• 2 green chillies, chopped                                 
• ½ teaspoon turmeric powder                                                 
• Salt to taste                                                                
• ½ teaspoon roasted cumin powder                                                    
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice                                                        
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh coriander leaves           

Method

1. Heat olive oil in a deep pan. Add onion and sauté for a minute.
2. Add ginger, garlic and green chillies. Sauté on low heat and add turmeric powder, salt, roasted cumin powder and drained dal. Add five cups of water.
3. Bring to a boil and cook, on medium heat, for ten to fifteen mintues or till dal is very soft. Pass through a soup strainer.
4. Bring strained dal to a boil and add water to adjust consistency.
5. Continue to simmer for two to three minutes.  Add lemon juice and mix.
6. Serve piping hot garnished with coriander leaves.

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