DAL SOUP WITH TOMATO
Healthy dal soup topped with toasted brown bread cut in the shape of hearts

Preparation Time :20-30 minutes

Cooking Time :15-20 minutes

DAL SOUP WITH TOMATO

Ingredients

Ripe red tomatoes, quartered 6 medium
Split green gram skinless (dhuli moong dal) , soaked 1/2 cup
Oil 1 tablespoon
Cumin seeds 1/2 teaspoon
Onion , sliced 1 small
Ginger, sliced 1 inch piece
Garlic, sliced 2 cloves
Salt to taste
White pepper powder to taste
Brown bread 4 slices
Fresh coriander leaves 4 sprigs

Method

Heat oil in a deep pan. Add cumin seeds, onion, ginger and garlic and sauté till lightly browned. Add moong dal and sauté for a minute. Add three cups of water and bring the mixture to a boil. Add salt and pepper powder and stir. Add tomatoes and mix. Cover and cook till the dal is completely cooked.Cut the brown bread slices into heart shaped pieces with a cookie cutter. Heat a pan and toast the bread hearts till golden and crisp. Strain the dal mixture and blend the solids into a smooth puree. Pass the puree through a sieve into a deep pan. Add the strained stock and mix. Bring the mixture to a boil. Adjust seasoning. Pour the soup into individual soup bowls, garnish with the toasted bread hearts and coriander sprigs and serve hot.