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| Masoor Ka Shorba [Lentil Soup With Yoghurt] |
Added: 6th Oct, 2006 | Viewed 630 times |  |  |
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| A shorba is an Indian soup, often spiked with either cream or yoghurt. This Masoor Shorba is extremely rich in iron and protein and would make a great entree' for an Indian meal. |
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| Ingredients |
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1 cup masoor dal [split red lentils]
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3 onions, sliced
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3 tomatoes, chopped
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1/2 cup spinach leaves, chopped
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4 garlic cloves, crushed
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1/2 cup yoghurt
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3 tsp curry powder
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1/2 tsp red chilli powder
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1 tsp ghee
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salt to taste |
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| Method | | Heat ghee in a saucepan and fry the onions on medium heat, stirring constantly till they soften. Add crushed garlic and spices. Fry for a few seconds. Add water, tomatoes and masoor dal. Cover and cook on high for 30 minutes. When the dal is completely cooked and soft, remove from heat and blend with a hand blender. Return to heat and add salt and spinach. Simmer on low heat for 10 minutes. Stir in the yoghurt and mix well. |
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| | Serving suggestions |
| Serve hot garnished with coriander leaves and lemon slices. |
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