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Lentil and Vegetable Broth, One Dish Meal

Lentil and vegetable broth is the ideal way to start a hearty meal; alternatively it's so jam-packed with the goodness of vegetables that it could even serve as a whole meal by itself!



Also try other satiating one dish meals like Burmese Khowsuey and Burrito Bowl .

Lentil and Vegetable Broth, One Dish Meal

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Lentil and Vegetable Broth, One Dish Meal recipe - How to make Lentil and Vegetable Broth, One Dish Meal

Preparation Time:    Cooking Time:    Total Time:     4Makes 4 servings
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Ingredients

2 tbsp yellow moong dal (split yellow gram)
1 1/2 cups roughly chopped tomatoes
2 tbsp oil
1/2 cup shredded cabbage
1/4 cup chopped celery (ajmoda)
1/2 cup finely chopped tomatoes
1/2 cup cooked rajma (kidney beans)
1/2 cup cooked macaroni
salt and freshly ground to taste

For The Garnish
4 tbsp grated processed cheese

For Serving
 garlic bread

Method
    Method
  1. Combine the roughly chopped tomatoes, yellow moong dal and 3 cups of water in a pressure cooker, mix well and pressure cook for 2 whistles.
  2. Allow the steam to escape before opening the lid.
  3. Blend in a mixer to a smooth purée and then strain the mixture with help of a strainer. Keep aside.
  4. Heat the oil in a kadhai, add the cabbage and sauté on a medium flame for ½ minute.
  5. Add the celery, finely chopped tomatoes, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 1 minute.
  6. Add the prepared tomato-dal mixture, rajma, macaroni, salt and ½ cup of water, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 2 to 3 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
  7. Add the pepper, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 1 minute.
  8. Garnish with grated cheese and serve hot with garlic bread.
Nutrient values per serving
Energy122 cal
Protein2.9 g
Carbohydrates9.9 g
Fiber2.2 g
Fat7.8 g
Cholesterol0 mg
Vitamin A390.2 mcg
Vitamin B10.1 mg
Vitamin B20.1 mg
Vitamin B30.4 mg
Vitamin C34.2 mg
Folic Acid27.1 mcg
Calcium74.1 mg
Iron1.4 mg
Magnesium0 mg
Phosphorus0 mg
Sodium10.3 mg
Potassium122.3 mg
Zinc0.4 mg
Lentil and Vegetable Broth Video by Tarla Dalal

Reviews

Lentil and Vegetable Broth, One Dish Meal
 on 17 Apr 17 06:22 PM
5

I tried this receipe.. turned out to be amazing.. i added little fresh finely chopped basil leaves and some oregano which added to the taste.. my folks loved it... totally worth a try.??
Tarla Dalal
15 Feb 18 02:35 PM
   Thanks a lot for the feedback. Happy cooking.
Lentil and Vegetable Broth ( One Dish Meal)
 on 28 Feb 17 01:51 AM
5

Can you please let me know calorie content of this receipe. Thanks
Tarla Dalal
02 Mar 17 09:15 AM
   This broth has 122 calories per serving. The entire Nutritional content of this recipe is now available at the end of the recipe.
Lentil and Vegetable Broth ( One Dish Meal)
 on 19 Nov 16 09:24 PM
5

very good!
Tarla Dalal
21 Nov 16 08:43 AM
   Hi, We are very happy to know that. Do try more and more recipes and let us know how they turned out. Happy Cooking !!
Lentil and Vegetable Broth ( One Dish Meal)
 on 24 Sep 15 01:37 PM
5

i love soup recipe and this recipe is best..
Dhwani Gandhi
28 Sep 15 10:11 AM
   Yes i loved it too
Edited after original posting.
Lentil and Vegetable Broth ( One Dish Meal)
 on 23 Sep 15 04:36 PM
5

Yum
Lentil and Vegetable Broth
 on 16 Mar 13 10:20 PM
5

The moong dal adds flavour and lightly thickens the broth.The vegetables sauted in butter taste better than in oil.

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