Moong Dal Ka Shorba Recipe

Preparation Directions

• STEP 1.Wash and soak ¾ cup split yellow moong dal for 30 minutes.

Cooking Directions

• STEP 1.In a pressure cooker add ¾ cup soaked and drained split yellow moong dal, ½ cup finely chopped onions, ½ cup chopped tomatoes, 1 slit green chilli, ½ tsp red chilli powder, ½ tsp turmeric powder, ½ tsp chopped ginger, 1 tsp garam masala, salt to taste and 2 cups of water. Pressure cook for 3 whistles. Turn off the heat.
• STEP 2.Allow the pressure to release. Open the cooker. Dal will be thick but cooked soft.
• STEP 3.For the tempering, in a pan add 1 tbsp ghee, 1 tbsp finely chopped garlic. Saute for a few seconds till the aroma of the garlic comes through.
• STEP 4.Add the cooked dal to the tempering, add 1 cup of water and mix well.
• STEP 5.Whisk the dal. Adding water thins the consistency of the dal.
• STEP 6. Bring the shorba to a boil and mix well. Shorba is ready. Turn off the heat and remove the green chilli.
• STEP 7. Serve the shorba in a bowl and garnish with chopped coriander leaves.