This warm and hearty lentil soup is perfect for the monsoon season and is enriched with the goodness of beet greens which are a great source fibre, protein, phosphorus and zinc..Preparation Time: 5 min.Cooking Time: 20 min.Makes: 6 servings.Ingredients:.2 cup lentils (tuvar dal)1 bunch of beets leaves, finely chopped1 tbsp fenugreek seeds1 tbsp cumin seeds1 tsp turmeric2 cloves of garlic, finely chopped1 tsp salt2 tbsp gheeJuice of 1 lemon.Method:.Wash and drain the lentils. Soak them in 6 cups of water and add fenugreek seeds, turmeric, 1 tbsp of ghee and salt to the lentils and pressure cook them for two whistles.Blend the lentils in a blender until smooth.Heat the remaining 1 tbsp of ghee in a saucepan over medium heat.Add cumin seeds and fry for 15 seconds until they pop.Add ginger and garlic and cook them for another minute.Add chopped beet greens, cover and cook for 5 minutes until soft.Add the beet green mixture to the soup and mix well.Add lemon juice and salt for taste. Serve hot..Nutritive value per serving:.Energy: 121 kcalProtein: 3 gCarbohydrates: 5 gFat: 4 gFibre: 5 g
This warm and hearty lentil soup is perfect for the monsoon season and is enriched with the goodness of beet greens which are a great source fibre, protein, phosphorus and zinc..Preparation Time: 5 min.Cooking Time: 20 min.Makes: 6 servings.Ingredients:.2 cup lentils (tuvar dal)1 bunch of beets leaves, finely chopped1 tbsp fenugreek seeds1 tbsp cumin seeds1 tsp turmeric2 cloves of garlic, finely chopped1 tsp salt2 tbsp gheeJuice of 1 lemon.Method:.Wash and drain the lentils. Soak them in 6 cups of water and add fenugreek seeds, turmeric, 1 tbsp of ghee and salt to the lentils and pressure cook them for two whistles.Blend the lentils in a blender until smooth.Heat the remaining 1 tbsp of ghee in a saucepan over medium heat.Add cumin seeds and fry for 15 seconds until they pop.Add ginger and garlic and cook them for another minute.Add chopped beet greens, cover and cook for 5 minutes until soft.Add the beet green mixture to the soup and mix well.Add lemon juice and salt for taste. Serve hot..Nutritive value per serving:.Energy: 121 kcalProtein: 3 gCarbohydrates: 5 gFat: 4 gFibre: 5 g
