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Pesarattu Soup

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Pesarattu soup made with green gram and mild spices for a warm and nourishing vegetarian Indian dish.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Soup
Cuisine: Indian
Calories: 219
Ingredients Equipment Cooking Instructions Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup split green gram moong dal, rinsed
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 onion finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • ½ teaspoon turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 4 cups water
  • 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro chopped

Equipment

5 Quart Pot
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Cooking Instructions
 

  1. Place rinsed green gram and water in a pot and bring to a boil.
  2. Reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes until tender.
  3. Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
  4. Add onion and cook until softened.
  5. Stir in garlic, cumin, and turmeric and cook for 30 seconds.
  6. Add the sautéed mixture to the pot and simmer for 5 minutes.
  7. Season with salt and black pepper.
  8. Remove from heat and sprinkle with cilantro before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 219kcalCarbohydrates: 33gProtein: 13gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 2mgSodium: 108mgPotassium: 567mgFiber: 13gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 97IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 52mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Blend lightly for a smoother texture if desired.
Adjust water for preferred thickness.
Serve warm for best flavor.

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