Sanjivani Mung Dal Soup

Health Benefits:

Mung dal soup is made up with mung dal alone or with addition of nutritious vegetables rich in protein, fiber, vitamins and minerals. It is most suitable to those interested in weight loss as it supports the functioning of cholecystokinin, a hormone that improves metabolism and gives the feeling of fullness in the stomach. Sanjivani recipe of mung dal soup is designed to enhance nutritional value.

Ingredients:

• Mung dal-1/2 cup
• Mixed Vegetables, diced-1 cup (Optional-Broccoli, Zucchini, Tomato, Onion, Green Peas, Carrots or any other vegetables of your choice per nutrition requirement)

Spices:

• Ginger, grated or crushed 1 teaspoon.
• Lemonjuice-1 teaspoon
• Cumin seeds-1 teaspoon
• Black pepper-½ teaspoon
• Tumeric-1/2 teaspoon
• Neem leaves about 5-6
• Cilantro, finely chopped -2 tablespoonful.
• Salt to taste

Liquids:

• Ghee 1 heaped teaspoon or Avocado oil/canola oil-1 tablespoon
• Water-3 cups, more if want thinner consistency.

Cooking Instructions:

• Rinse and soak mung dal for 1 to 2 hours. Rinse again and pressure cook for 7-8 minutes with enough water to cover the dal.
• Heat ghee/oil in the cooking pot and add cumin seeds until they get fluffy.
• Add neem leaves, diced vegetables, ginger, black pepper, turmeric and water in it and cook the vegetables to the desired tenderness.
• Blend the dal with required water to get a coarse puree and add to the vegetables.
• Add lemon juice and salt to taste and mix well.
• Garnish with Cilantro

Serve hot.