Moong Dal and Spinach Soup
by Tarla Dalal
moong dal spinach soup recipe | dal palak soup | zero oil moong dal soup | spinach and lentil soup | with 22 amazing images.
Soups are such a healthy way to include veggies and dals in your diet. Learn how to make moong dal spinach soup recipe | dal palak soup | zero oil moong dal soup | spinach and lentil soup |
Good health in a bowlful, that is what this soup is! moong dal and spinach soup is a zero-oil recipe, brimful of protein, vitamin A and iron – all of which will make your eyes sharp and keen.
Moreover, the use of low-fat milk reduces the calorie content of this zero oil moong dal soup, while retaining a good quota of calcium too.
You can have this dal palak soup any time of the day, but it will really warm you up when the weather is cold. Serve it with bread sticks or croutons, or enjoy it as it is.
Tips to make moong dal spinach soup: 1. Note the spinach must be finely chopped or you will get big pieces of palak in your mouth. 2. The soup will thicken slightly as it cools down, you can add milk to adjust the consistency. 3. Croutons taste great with this soup, so add a few before serving.
Enjoy moong dal spinach soup recipe | dal palak soup | zero oil moong dal soup | spinach and lentil soup | with detailed step by step images.
Moong Dal and Spinach Soup recipe - How to make Moong Dal and Spinach Soup
Soaking Time: 10 minutes Preparation Time: Cooking Time: Total Time:
Makes 2 servings
For Moong Dal and Spinach Soup
4 tbsp yellow moong dal (split yellow gram) , soaked for 10 minutes and drained
1/2 cup finely chopped spinach (palak)
1 tsp cornflour
1/4 cup low fat milk , 99.7% fat-free
salt and to taste
- Method
- Combine the cornflour and milk in a bowl, mix well and keep aside.
- Combine the yellow moong dal and 2 cups of hot water in a pressure cooker, mix well and pressure cook for 2 whistles.
- Allow the steam to escape before opening the lid
- Mix the dal very well with help of a whisk.
- Add the spinach, cornflour-milk mixture, salt and pepper powder, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 3 to 4 minutes, while stirring continuously.
- Serve hot.
Moong Dal and Spinach Soup (Zero Oil Recipe) Video by Tarla Dalal
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what is moong dal spinach soup made of?
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what is moong dal spinach soup made of? dal palak soup is made from 4 tbsp yellow moong dal (split yellow gram) , soaked for 10 minutes and drained, 1/2 cup finely chopped spinach (palak), 1 tsp cornflour, 1/4 cup low-fat milk , 99.7% fat-free and salt to taste. See below image of list of ingredients for moong dal spinach soup.
soaking yellow moong dal
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We have soaked 4 tbsp yellow moong dal (split yellow gram) for 10 minutes.
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Drain.
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Soaked and drained yellow moong dal.
making cornflour mixture
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In a bowl put 1/4 cup low-fat milk , 99.7% fat-free.
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Add 1 tsp cornflour.
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Mix well and keep aside.
making moong dal spinach soup
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To make moong dal spinach soup recipe | dal palak soup | zero oil moong dal soup | spinach and lentil soup | in a pressure cooker put 4 tbsp yellow moong dal (split yellow gram) , soaked for 10 minutes and drained.
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Add 2 cups of hot water.
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Pressure cook for 2 whistles.
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Allow the steam to escape before opening the lid.
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Mix the dal very well with help of a whisk.
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Add 1/2 cup finely chopped spinach (palak). Note the spinach must be finely chopped or you will get big pieces of palak in your mouth.
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Add cornflour-milk mixture.
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Add salt to taste. We added 1/4 tsp salt.
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Add freshly ground pepper. We added 1/8th tsp pepper.
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Mix well.
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Cook on a medium flame for 3 to 4 minutes, while stirring continuously.
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Serve moong dal spinach soup | dal palak soup | zero oil moong dal soup | spinach and lentil soup | hot.
tips for moong dal spinach soup
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Note the spinach must be finely chopped or you will get big pieces of palak in your mouth.
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The zero oil moong dal soup will thicken slightly as it cools down, you can add milk to adjust the consistency.
- Add a few croutons before serving, it tastes great.
- You can make the cornflour slurry in water instead of milk.
| Energy | 120 cal |
| Protein | 8.3 g |
| Carbohydrates | 20.4 g |
| Fiber | 3 g |
| Fat | 0.6 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Vitamin A | 1024.9 mcg |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.2 mg |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.1 mg |
| Vitamin B3 | 1 mg |
| Vitamin C | 4.8 mg |
| Folic Acid | 65.9 mcg |
| Calcium | 78.9 mg |
| Iron | 1.7 mg |
| Magnesium | 48.8 mg |
| Phosphorus | 16.8 mg |
| Sodium | 30.3 mg |
| Potassium | 364.5 mg |
| Zinc | 0.9 mg |
What can we replace milk with?
Loved this recipe, made it n we all liked it. So simple to make n tastes so good. I did not use cornflour as dal was enough to make it thick.
Hi.. Thank you for sharing it with us..I tried it at home and my husband loved it..I did not put ny cornfkour but still tasted fabulous. Thank you
It''s very nice, with few ingredients easy& tasty soup, healthy too.thankyou very much
Recipie was a hit.everybody in my home liked it.i slightly modified d recipie by adding boiled sweet corn kernels at the end. Tasted yum..
very nice , i didn''t saw u are giving me ans for my comment , plz be in touch with me.
Taste ok..