Soup-er Flavored moong

Ingredients

1. 1/2 cup moong (whole green gram)
2. 1 tsp oil
3. 1/4 tsp cumin seeds (jeera)
4. 4 to 5 curry leaves (kadi patta)
5. 1/4 tsp asafoetida (hing)
6. Salt to taste
7. 2 tsp lemon juice

Garnish

2 tbsp finely chopped coriander (dhania)

Method

• Clean and wash the moong, add 5 cups of water and cook in a pressure cooker until for 3 to 4 whistles.
• Allow the steam to escape before opening the lid.
• Heat oil in a deep, non-stick pan and add cumin seeds.
• When the seeds start to crackle, add the curry leaves, asafoetida, and moong (along with the water).
• Mix well and bring to a boil.
• Add the lemon juice and give it a good stir.
• Serve hot garnished with coriander.

Handy tip:

To enhance the nutritive value of the soup, add ¼ cup of low-fat chopped paneer and ¼ cup of grated carrots before adding the lemon juice,  and simmer till the carrots are tender.