Lemon Green Moong Dal Rasam Recipe

Name: Lemon Green Moong Dal Rasam Recipe
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Indian

Recipe By Slurrp

Lemon Green Moong Dal Rasam is a tangy and flavorful South Indian soup made with split green gram lentils, lemon juice, and a blend of spices. This comforting and nutritious dish is packed with protein and vitamins. The lentils are cooked until soft and then tempered with mustard seeds, cumin seeds, curry leaves, and dried red chilies. The addition of lemon juice adds a refreshing citrusy flavor to the rasam. Serve this rasam hot with steamed rice or enjoy it as a light soup on its own.

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Ingredients For Lemon Green Moong Dal Rasam Recipe

0.5 cup Split Green Gram Lentils
2 cup Water
0.25 teaspoon Turmeric Powder
As required Salt To Taste
1 tablespoon Oil
1 teaspoon Mustard Seeds
1 teaspoon Cumin Seeds
2 Dried Red Chilies
as required A Few Curry Leaves
2 Tomatoes, Chopped
1 tablespoon Tamarind Pulp
1 tablespoon Rasam Powder
2 cup Water
1 Juice Lemon
as required Coriander Leaves For Garnish

Directions : Lemon Green Moong Dal Rasam Recipe

Cooking Directions

STEP 1.Wash and soak the split green gram lentils for 30 minutes.
STEP 2.Pressure cook the lentils with water, turmeric powder, and salt until soft.
STEP 3.In a pan, heat oil and add mustard seeds, cumin seeds, dried red chilies, and curry leaves. Let them splutter.
STEP 4.Add chopped tomatoes and cook until they turn soft.
STEP 5.Add tamarind pulp, rasam powder, and cooked lentils. Mix well.
STEP 6.Add water to adjust the consistency and bring the rasam to a boil.
STEP 7.Add lemon juice and simmer for a few minutes.
STEP 8.Garnish with coriander leaves and serve hot with steamed rice or as a soup.

Cooking Tips

Soaking the lentils helps in faster cooking and better digestion.
Adjust the quantity of lemon juice according to your taste preference.
You can add a pinch of asafoetida (hing) for additional flavor.
For a spicier rasam, add finely chopped green chilies.

Storage and Serving

Leftover rasam can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
Reheat the rasam before serving and adjust the consistency with water if needed.
Serve the rasam hot with steamed rice, papad, and a side of vegetable curry for a complete meal.
Alternatively, enjoy the rasam as a light and comforting soup on its own.

Nutrition
value

calories per serving

< 1 g Fat5 g Protein11 g Carbs3 g FiberOther

Current Totals

< 1 g Fat
5 g Protein
11 g Carbs
3 g Fiber

MacroNutrients

Carbs
11 g
Protein
5 g
Fiber
3 g

Fats

Fat
1 g

Vitamins & Minerals

Calcium
23 mg
Iron
1 mg
Vitamin A
640 mcg
Vitamin B1
0 mg
Vitamin B2
0 mg
Vitamin B3
1 mg
Vitamin B6
0 mg
Vitamin B9
28 mcg
Vitamin B12
0 mcg
Vitamin C
15 mg
Vitamin E
0 mg
Copper
0 mcg
Magnesium
38 mg
Manganese
0 mg
Phosphorus
84 mg
Selenium
8 mcg
Zinc
1 mg

Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. All nutritional information presented are estimates and not meant to substitute professional dietary advice or treatment

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