Moong Dal & Carrot Soup

Ingredients

• 1 cup chopped carrots
• 1/2 cup green moong dal (split green gram) , washed and drained
• 1 tsp oil
• 4 to 5 black peppercorns (kalimirch)
• 1/2 cup sliced onions
• 2 tsp finely chopped garlic (lehsun)
• 1/4 cup chopped tomatoes
• 3/4 cup low-fat milk
• salt to taste
• 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper

Method

1. Heat the oil in a pressure cooker and add the peppercorns, onions and garlic 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 the green moong dal and 2 cups of water and cook for 2 whistle .
4. Keep aside to cool slightly and blend in a mixer to a smooth puree.
5. Transfer the puree back into the deep non-stick pan, add the milk, 1 cup of water, salt and pepper, mix well and bring to a boil.
6. Serve immediately.