Moong Dhal Soup

Moong Dhal Soup

• Moong Dhal -1  cup 
• Turmeric powder-1/2 tsp 
• Oil -1 tsp 
• Onion -1 
• Tomato -2 
•  Ginger -1 inch piece 
• Cumin seeds-1 tsp 
• Green chillies -3
• Pepper Corns -6 to 8 
• Curry Leaves -1 sprig 
• Lime -1/2 slice 
• Coriander leaves -2 tsp
• Salt to taste 

Method 
Slice onion lengthwise .Chop tomatoes , finely chop ginger , slit green chilly . 

Wash moong dhal n  pressure cook it for 4 to 5 whistles ,adding turmeric powder n oil ..till dhal is cooked ..cool n churn it ... Then to the cooked churned moong dhal add sliced onion, chopped tomatoes, ginger , slit green chilly, curry leaves , cumin seeds, pepper corns , Coriander leaves n cook for just one  whistle .  Dilute it to soup consistency add in salt n lime juice . Mix well ... 

Note : This is prepared as soup for Bonda's/Urid dhal fritters, which is soaked in the soup in a bowl . But same can be used as dhal for Rice, so make the consistency littler thicker than soup . 

Tomato Soup with Bread Croutons

Tomato Soup with Bread Croutons

• Fully ripened red tomatoes - 4 to 6 
• Oil -2 tsp 
• Onion -1, chopped finely 
• Garlic Flakes - 6 to 8, chopped finely 
• Cinnamon stick -1/2 inch piece
• Cloves -3
• Corn Flour -2 tsp
• Water -1/2 cup
• Pepper Powder-1/2 tsp 
• Salt to taste
• Butter  -1 tsp

For Bread  Croutons

• Bread slice -4
• Oil as per needed to deep fry

Method to prepare soup

Boil water , wash n add tomatoes into it ..keep covered for about 1/2 an hour .

Remove the skin of the tomatoes , mash with hands or slice them n blend it to a fine puree .

In 1/2 cup water add corn flour n mix well as to no lump is formed .

In a kadai add oil , add cinnamon stick n cloves ..stir for few seconds . Add chopped onion n fry till reddish brown , add chopped garlic flakes n fry for sometime till it gives a nice aroma , add tomato puree n little water, salt  n boil for sometime n then add the corn flour mix , stir  well n give a quick boil

Method for Bread Croutons
Cut the edges of the bread n then make cubes of it .
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Heat oil in a kadai n deep fry the bread cubes ... Remove n place on tissue paper to soak extra oil ..

Take the soup in a bowl add pepper powder, little butter n then add bread Croutons n serve hot .

Note : Adjust salt n pepper powder as per taste . 

Tomato Basil Soup 

• Tomatoes Red fully ripened ...10 /12 
• Fresh basil leaves .. 8 /10 leaves 
• Water ...2 cup's 
•  Olive Oil ...2 tsp 
• Bay leaves ..2
• Onions ..1 medium
• Garlic ..4 cloves 
• Corn flour .. 2 tsp
•  Water ..1 tblsp 
• Sugar ..1 tsp 
• Black pepper powder .. 1 tsp  
• Salt to taste
•  Butter ..2 tsp 

Method 

slice  onion n chop garlic cloves . 

Make a paste of cornflour adding water .

Heat a pan. add olive oil , bay leaves,   sliced onion and roast until transparent . Add chopped garlic n stir for few mts ,then add  chopped  tomatoes n little water , mix n cook well adding salt ,till tomatoes are cooked . Cool it , remove the bay leaf n grind it to a fine puree . 

Add water n boil it adding corn flour paste to a semi thick consistency . Add the basil leaf n cook for few mts. 

Switch off add sugar n mix well.adjust salt ,sprinkle pepper powder n add butter 

Serve pipping hot 

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Moong Dhal Soup

Moong Dhal Soup

Moong Dhal -1 cup
Chopped Ginger -1 tsp 
Cumin seeds-1/2 th tsp
Grated coconut-3 tsp
Green chillies -2 or to taste
Turmeric powder-1/4 tsp
Lime juice-1/2 tsp
Salt to taste

Method
Pressure cook Moong dhal,ginger, cumin seeds,grated coconut ,turmeric powder n green chilies  for 1 whistle n dilute it to soup consistency add in salt n lime juice !