Palak Dal Shorba (Spinach-lentil Soup)

Name: Palak Dal Shorba (Spinach-lentil Soup)
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 2 cups spinach, chopped; 1/2 cup tuvar dal (split pigeon pea); 1 onion, chopped; 1 inch ginger, chopped; 2-3 garlic cloves, chopped; 2 tbsp. olive oil; to taste salt; 1/4 tsp. turmeric powder; 1 tsp. coriander-cumin powder; 1/2 tsp. garam masala powder; 1/2 tsp. red chilli powder; 1/2 lime juice of lime; as needed cheese to garnish (opt)

Bethica Das @kitchen_flavours

Sharjah (UAE)

#leafygreens - This is a very nutritious and a delicious soup. As Palak (spinach) and tuvar dal contains lot of vitamins, iron, proteins and fiber, it is a very healthy option. Relish it with some bread sticks for a wholesome meal. It is a great comfort soup during a cold winter night.

Bethica Das @kitchen_flavours

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Ingredients

2 cupsspinach, chopped
1/2 cuptuvar dal (split pigeon pea)
1onion, chopped
1 inch ginger, chopped
2-3garlic cloves, chopped
2 tbsp.olive oil
to tastesalt
1/4 tsp.turmeric powder
1 tsp.coriander-cumin powder
1/2 tsp.garam masala powder
1/2 tsp.red chilli powder
1/2 limejuice of lime
as neededcheese to garnish (opt)

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Steps

1

Soak the dal for 30 minutes. Heat oil in a pan and saute the onion, ginger and garlic till light brown.
2

Add the coriander-cumin powder, turmeric powder, garam masala powder and red chilli powder mixed with little water.
3

Saute for a few seconds. To it, add the dal, spinach, salt and 3 cups water. Pressure cook for 3 whistles.
4

When cool, blend in a mixer, add lime juice and heat through. Serve, garnished with some cheese on the top.