Lentil and Spinach Soup
Cuisine: Indian
Author: EasyRecipes .
Prep time: 10 mins
Cook time: 20 mins
Total time: 30 mins
Steaming hot appetiser to awaken your senses! Both tomatoes and spinach are good sources of iron.
Ingredients
  • 2 tbsp masoor dal (split red lentil), washed
  • 2 cups chopped tomatoes
  • ¾ cup chopped spinach (palak)
  • ½ cup chopped onions
  • 1 tsp chopped garlic (lehsun)
  • 2 to 3 black peppercorns (kalimirch)
  • ½ cup milk
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • 2 tsp butter
  • salt to taste
Instructions
  1. Heat the butter in a pan and add the onions, garlic and peppercons.
  2. When the onions turn translucent, add the masoor dal, tomatoes, salt and 2 cups of water and pressure cook till the dal is tender.
  3. When cool, blend to get a smooth purée.
  4. Add the spinach, milk and bring to a boil.
  5. Finish by adding the lemon juice.
  6. Serve hot.
Recipe by Mithila.net at http://www.mithila.net/salads/soups/lentil-spinach-soup-7204.html