Moong Dal Soup
Main Course
⏱️ Time
35 minutes
🍽️ Servings
4 servings
🌱 Season
All seasons
Suitable For
Vata ✓
Pitta ✓
Kapha ✓
About This Recipe
Light, protein-rich soup perfect for cleansing and easy digestion. Ideal during detox.
Ingredients
• 1 cup split yellow mung dal
• 4 cups water
• 1 tbsp ghee
• 1 tsp cumin seeds
• 1/2 tsp mustard seeds
• 1/2 tsp turmeric
• 1 tsp coriander powder
• Fresh curry leaves
• Lemon juice
• Rock salt
• 4 cups water
• 1 tbsp ghee
• 1 tsp cumin seeds
• 1/2 tsp mustard seeds
• 1/2 tsp turmeric
• 1 tsp coriander powder
• Fresh curry leaves
• Lemon juice
• Rock salt
Preparation Method
1. Wash dal and cook until very soft
2. Heat ghee, add cumin and mustard seeds
3. Add turmeric and coriander powder
4. Pour tempering over cooked dal
5. Add curry leaves and salt
6. Finish with fresh lemon juice
7. Serve hot
2. Heat ghee, add cumin and mustard seeds
3. Add turmeric and coriander powder
4. Pour tempering over cooked dal
5. Add curry leaves and salt
6. Finish with fresh lemon juice
7. Serve hot
Ayurvedic Properties
Rasa (Taste):
Sweet, Astringent
Virya (Potency):
Cooling
Health Benefits
Detoxifying, easy to digest, builds strength, excellent protein source, cleanses liver
⏰ Best Time to Consume:
Lunch or dinner