Masoor dal & Carrot Soup

Ingredients

• 2 chopped carrots
• 3 tbsp masoor dal , washed and drained
• 1 tsp oil
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 red chili
• 1 tsp ginger
• 2 black peppercorns (kalimirch)
• 1 sliced onions
• 2 tsp finely chopped garlic (lehsun)
• 2 cup water
• 1/4 cup chopped tomatoes
• 1/4 tsp red chili powder
• salt to taste
• 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper

Method

1. Heat the oil in a pressure cooker and add the peppercorns, onions and garlic, ginger, red chili, bay leaf and saute on a medium flame for 1 to 2 minutes.
2. Add the carrots and tomatoes, mix well and cook for 1 minutes
3. Add masoor dal and 2 cups of water and cook for 2 whistle .
4. Keep aside to cool slightly, remove bay leaf and blend in a mixer to a smooth puree.
5. strain puree.
6. Transfer the puree back into the deep non-stick pan, salt and pepper, mix well and bring to a boil.
7. Serve immediately.