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moong dal shorba is a healthy lentil soup that can be prepared in less time with ingredients available at home. Learn how to make moong dal shorba recipe | Indian style lentil shorba | mung dal ka shorba |

Dals are a staple diet of people in the Punjab. This Indian style lentil shorba is a healthy and light soup/shorba made with yellow moong dal and spiced with that powerful punch of spice. This comforting dal requires minimal soaking time and is easy to cook.

moong dal shorba is a folic acid, Vitamin B and protein rich recipe which aids in weight loss. You can add any chopped boiled vegetables to this shorba and make it a healthy treat for the whole family.

pro tips to make moong dal shorba: 1. If you like thin shorba you can add little water and adjust the consistency of the shorba as per your liking. 2. Instead of moong dal you can use masoor dal also. 3. You can adjust the spiciness of the shorba as per your taste.

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Moong Dal ka Shorba

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Moong Dal ka Shorba recipe - How to make Moong Dal ka Shorba

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


For Moong Dal ka Shorba
3/4 cup yellow moong dal (split yellow gram)
1/2 cup finely chopped onions
1/2 cup chopped tomatoes
1 slit green chilli
1 tsp chilli powder
1/2 tsp chopped ginger (adrak)
1/2 tsp turmeric powder (haldi)
1 tsp garam masala
salt to taste
1 tbsp ghee
1 tbsp finely chopped garlic (lehsun)

For The Garnish
 a sprig of coriander (dhania)

Method
For moong dal ka shorba
    For moong dal ka shorba
  1. To make moong dal ka shorba, clean, wash and soak the yellow moong dal for 30 minutes. Drain.
  2. Combine the dal, onions, tomatoes, green chilli, chilli powder, ginger, turmeric powder, garam masala, salt and 2 cups of water, mix well and pressure cook for 3 whistles.
  3. Allow the steam to escape before opening the lid.
  4. Heat the ghee in a deep kadhai, add the garlic and sauté on a medium flame for a few seconds.
  5. Add the cooked moong-dal mixture and 1 cup of water, mix well using a whisk and cook on a medium flame for 1 to 2 minutes.
  6. Add 1 more cup of water, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 3 to 4 minutes, while stirring occasionally with help of a whisk. Finally discard the green chilli.
  7. Serve the moong dal ka shorba hot garnished with a sprig of coriander.
Nutrient values (Abbrv) per serving
Energy175 cal
Protein9.7 g
Carbohydrates25.5 g
Fiber3.6 g
Fat3.8 g
Cholesterol0 mg
Sodium13.6 mg
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what is moong dal shorba made of?
    what is moong dal shorba made of?
  1. See the below image of list of ingredients for making moong dal shorba.

how to make moong dal shorba
    how to make moong dal shorba
  1. In a deep bowl, take ¾ cup yellow moong dal.
  2. Clean, wash and soak the yellow moong dal for 30 minutes.
  3. Drain well.
  4. In a pressure cooker, add the dal.
  5. Add ½ cup finely chopped onions.
  6. Add ½ cup chopped tomatoes.
  7. Add 1 slit green chilli.
  8. Add 1 tsp chili powder.
  9. Add ½ tsp chopped ginger.
  10. Add ½ tsp turmeric powder. 
  11. Add 1 tsp garam masala.
  12. Add salt to taste.
  13. Add 2 cups of water.
  14. Mix well and pressure cook for 3 whistles.
  15. Allow the steam to escape before opening the lid.
  16. Heat 1 tbsp ghee in a deep kadhai.
  17. Add 1 tbsp finely chopped garlic (lehsun).
  18. Sauté on a medium flame for a few seconds.
  19. Add the cooked moong-dal mixture.
  20. Add 1 cup of water.
  21. Mix well using a whisk and cook on a medium flame for 1 to 2 minutes.
  22. Add 1 more cup of water.
  23. Mix well and cook on a medium flame for 3 to 4 minutes, while stirring occasionally with help of a whisk. 
  24. Serve hot garnished with a sprig of coriander.

pro tips to make moong dal shorba
    pro tips to make moong dal shorba
  1. If you like thin shorba you can add little water and adjust the consistency of the shorba as per your liking.
  2. Instead of moong dal you can use masoor dal also.
  3. You can adjust the spiciness of the shorba as per your taste.

benefits of moong dal shorba
    benefits of moong dal shorba
  1. Moong Dal ka Shorba is rich in Folic Acid, Vitamin B1, Protein.
    1. Folic Acid (Vitamin B9): Folic acid is an essential vitamin required throughout pregnancy. Folic acid rich Indian foods (kabuli chana, chana dal, yellow moong dal, urad dal, tooval dal, til ) 30% of RDA.
    2. Vitamin B1 (Thiamine) : Vitamin B1 protects nerves, helps in carbohydrate metabolism, prevents heart diseases and helps produce red blood cells. 20% of RDA.
    3. Protein : Protein is required for managing the wear and tear of all cells of the body. Have protein rich Indian foods like paneer, curd, Greek yoghurt, tofu, almonds, sprouts, chana, rajma, chick peas, quinoa, buckwheat ). 18% of RDA.

Reviews

Moong Dal ka Shorba
 on 03 Aug 16 10:53 AM
5

chef i whant idian soup
Tarla Dalal
03 Aug 16 12:29 PM
   Try this recipe. http://www.tarladalal.com/Makai-Shorba-Thick-Corn-Soup-30988r
Moong Dal ka Shorba
 on 28 Feb 13 05:13 PM
5

This soup was so easy to make as it is all made in a pressure cooker.. It was little spicy but great when served hot..

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