Friday, August 13, 2010

Lentil Veggie Soup


Ingredients:

  • Lentils - 1/2 cup
  • Salt - As required
  • Turmeric - 1/4 tsp
  • Black pepper - 1 tsp
  • Ginger - 2 tsp
  • Carrots - 2 nos
  • Green Beans - 15 nos
  • Tomatoes - 2
  • Peas - 1/4 cup
  • Butter - 1 1/2 tbsp
  • Cumin Seeds - 1/2 tsp
  • Garam Masala powder - 1/4 tsp

Method:

1. Take pressure cooker and add water, lentils, salt, turmeric powder, black pepper, ginger, carrots, green beans, tomatoes and pressure cook it.
2. Cook for 4 to 5 whistles.
3. Turn the heat off and wait till the steam stopped.
4. Once the vegetables are cooked, season it with heated butter, and temper it with cumin seeds, garam masala and mix it to the mixture.
5. Then serve with some lime juice and toasted bread pieces in the soup.


6.  Filling and delicious lentil soup is ready.

3 comments:

Padhu Sankar said...

Healthy and comforting soup.Lovely collection of beautiful dishes u have .Do drop by http://padhuskitchen.blogspot.com/ when time permits

Ms.Chitchat said...

Comfort soup, sounds very soothing. Looks tasty too.

Unknown said...

Wow, you are on a mission. So many posts in last few days, Amazing work dear, very very busy :)