You are here: Home > Videos > Cuisine Recipes > Carrot and Moong Dal Soup (Heart-friendly and Low Cholesterol Recipe) Video by Tarla Dalal Carrot and Moong Dal Soup (Heart-friendly and Low Cholesterol Recipe) Video by Tarla Dalal Viewed 17866 times This interesting variation makes a great change for your palate. It works effortlessly with onions, garlic and tomatoes in it. The low-fat milk in the soup does not add cholesterol to the diet. The protein in the low-fat milk complements the protein in the lentils, thus making this a nourishing combination. Tweet Recipe Description for Carrot and Moong Dal Soup, Gajar Soup with Moong Dal Preparation Time: 10 minsCooking Time: 15 mins Makes 4 servings Show me for servings Ingredients For Carrot and Moong Dal Soup1 cup finely chopped carrot1/2 cup green moong dal (split green gram) , washed and drained1 tsp oil4 to 5 black peppercorns (kalimirch)1/2 cup sliced onions2 tsp finely chopped garlic (lehsun)1/4 cup chopped tomatoes3/4 cup low fat milk , 99.7% fat-free salt to taste1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper (kalimirch)1 tbsp finely chopped spring onions Method For carrot and moong dal soupTo make {span class="bold1"}carrot and moong dal soup{/span}, heat the oil in a deep non-stick pan and add the peppercorns, onions and garlic and sauté on a medium flame for 1 to 2 minutes.Add the carrots and tomatoes, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 2 to 3 minutes.Add the green moong dal and 4 cups of water and cook for 15 minutes or till the carrots are tender.Keep aside to cool slightly and blend in a mixer to a smooth purée.Transfer the purée back into the deep non-stick pan, add the milk, 1 cup of water, salt and pepper, mix well and bring to a boil.Serve the {span class="bold1"}carrot and moong dal soup{/span} immediately garnished with spring onion greens. See step by step images of Carrot and Moong Dal Soup, Gajar Soup with Moong Dal recipe RECIPE SOURCE : Healthy Heart Cookbook