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Cardamom Moong Dal Tadka - Tempered Yellow Lentils Soup

Cardamom Scented Moong Dal Tadka is a pressure cooked vegan and gluten free Yellow Lentils Soup is made with simple ingredients. Goes well with rice.


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Cardamom Moong Dal Tadka - Tempered Yellow Lentils Soup

Prep Time = 5 minutes
Cook Time = 25 minutes
Total Time = 30 minutes
Category = Soups
Cuisine = Indian
Serves = 4
Nutrition Info = 298 calories
Serving Size = 1 serving

RECIPE INGREDIENTS

» For Dal //

» For Tempering //

» For Serving //


RECIPE INSTRUCTIONS

» Making dal //

  1. Wash the yellow moong dal in running water and soak for about 20-25 min till the dal becomes soft.
  2. In a pressure cooker add soaked moong dal, turmeric powder and water and cook for about 5 mins or till you see foam on the top.
  3. Remove this foam gently with the help of a ladle. Add salt, coriander powder, asafetida and chopped tomatoes.
  4. Cover the lid and pressure cook for 2 whistles on high heat.
  5. Remove from heat. Let the pressure come off.
  6. Open the lid and add ground cardamom to it.
  7. Whisk slightly to mash and cook it covered on medium heat for 5 minutes.
  8. Add lemon juice and mix well.
  9. Remove from heat. Dal is ready now.

» Making Tempering/tadka //

  1. Heat ghee in a small saucepan and add mustard seeds, cumin seeds and dried red chilies. When they start to splutter add ginger, garlic and chopped onions. Saute for 5 minutes. Add garam masala powder, and cook for 3 more minutes.

» For Serving //

  1. Pour this tempering over hot dal. Garnish with chopped coriander leaves and serve hot.

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