Moong Dal Soup

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Moong Dal Soup is a nutritious soup. Moong Dal is nothing but split yellow peas which is high in protein. Lentils are cooked and flavoured with minimal tempering. So this is a wholesome meal even for kids with any bread of your choice.
Serves:	4
Preparation Time:	5 mins
Cooking Time:	15 mins
Ingredients:	Moong Dal - 1 Cup
	Salt - 1 tsp
	Water - 3 Cups
	Turmeric Powder - ¼ tsp
	Oil - 1 Tbsp
	Cumin Seeds - ½ tsp
	Pinch of Asafoetida
	Few strands of thinly sliced Ginger
	Lemon Juice - 1 tsp
	Coriander Leaves / Cilantro for garnishing
Method:	• Wash the Moong Dal several times until Water becomes clear. • Now pressure cook the Dal, Salt, Turmeric Powder along with Water on medium heat. • Once the Dal is cooked turn off the heat. Wait for the steam to escape and then open the pressure cooker. • Puree the Dal using a hand blender. Add some Water if required and bring it to the desired consistency. • Now heat Oil in a small pan, add Cumin Seeds and allow it to splutter. • Then add the Asafoetida and turn off the heat. Pour this on the Soup. • Also garnish with the Ginger slices, Coriander leaves / Cilantro and Lemon Juice.