Moong Dal- Vegetable Soup

Preparation :10 mins
Cook :15 mins
Total TIme :25 mins
Servings :Makes 1 serving

Ingredents :

1 onion , chopped
2 tbsp tomato puree
2 tbsp spinach (palak) puree
2 tsp raw turmeric , grated
2 tsp green peas
2 tsp sweet corn kernels (makai ke dane)
1 tbsp yellow moong dal (split yellow gram) , cooked
1 tsp cumin seeds (jeera)
1 tsp butter or oil
1 tsp chopped mint leaves (phudina)
2 tsp lemon juice
1 tsp freshly ground black pepper powder
salt to taste

For Garnishing
grated paneer (cottage cheese)
chopped coriander (dhania)

Method :

Heat the butter in a pan and add the cumin seeds.When the seeds crackle, add the onions and saute for 1-2 minutes.Add the tomato puree, spinach puree, turmeric, green peas, corn, moong dal, salt , pepper, mix well and add 2 cups water.Mix well and boil for 10-12 minutes or till vegetables are soft and cooked.Remove from flame, add the lemon juice, mint leaves and mix well.Serve hot garnished with paneer and coriander.