Spinach & Lentil Soup

Spinach & Lentil Soup

Prep: 30 minutes

Cook: 35 minutes

Method: Easy

Course: Soup

Type: Indian

A wholesome soup, very filling and very energizing

Ingredients

  • Spinach, chopped ¼ medium bunch
  • Split Bengal gram (chana dal), soaked for 30 minutes 1½ cups
  • Salt to taste
  • Turmeric powder ½ tsp
  • Refined oil 1 tsp
  • Ginger, finely chopped 1 tsp
  • Green chilli, finely chopped 1
  • Medium onion, finely sliced 1
  • Medium tomato, finely chopped 1
  • Fresh coriander leaves, chopped 1 tbsp

Methods

  • Heat 4 cups of water in a deep non-stick pan, add split Bengal gram, salt and ¼ tsp turmeric powder and cook for 15-20 minutes or till done.
  • Heat oil in another deep non-stick pan, add ginger and green chilli and saute lightly.
  • Add onion and saute till translucent. Add tomato and spinach and cook till spinach is cooked.
  • Add salt and remaining turmeric powder and mix well. Add boiled split grams along with the water in which they were boiled. Mix well and cook till well blended.
  • Transfer into a serving bowl, garnish with coriander leaves and serve piping hot.