Indian Protein-Laden Dal Shorba (Lentil Soup)

Charishma_Ramchandani's Note:

This can be served as an appetiser or as a one- course meal or as a snack. It is from the Young Times magazine, chef Sanjeev Kapoor's column and does look very tempting!

• Total Time: 55 mins
• Prep Time: 35 mins
• Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 1

• 1/4 cup green gram, boiled (green moong dal)
• 1/4 cup bengal gram dal, boiled (chana dal)
• 1 tablespoon oil
• 3 -4 cloves garlic, peeled,washed and cut
• salt
• 1/4 teaspoon white pepper powder
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin seed, powdered
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 10 curry leaves, washed
• 2 spring onions, with leaves,washed and chopped

Directions:

1. Mash the boiled lentils (dals) to a coarse paste.
2. Add a little water.
3. Stir.
4. Heat oil in a pan.
5. Toss in garlic and saute for a minute.
6. Add the ground lentils, salt and pepper.
7. Mix well.
8. Add all the remaining ingredients except the spring onions.
9. Mix well.
10. Allow to simmer for 5 minutes.
11. Add spring onions with leaves.
12. Serve hot.