Moringa Mango Lentil Soup
Moringa Mango Lentil Soup uses moringa in the traditional Indian way, stewed in a soup. The mango adds a nice contrast of sweetness to the savory soup. This soup is sure to satisfy a craving on a cool day or boost your strength when battling an illness.
Ingredients
- For Making Moringa Mango Lentil Soup :
- 1 cup moong dal
- Generous pinch saffron
- 1 serrano pepper, sliced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons grated unpeeled ginger
- 2 long stalks moringa drumsticks
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 10-12 kari leaves
- 1 small ripe mango, diced into ½ inch pieces
- Herbs for garnish
Instructions
- For Making Moringa Mango Lentil Soup :
- Rinse the moong dal two-three times in cold tap water then soak for an hour or two. Drain.
- Combine with three cups fresh water, saffron, salt and ginger and bring to a boil.
- If any scum rises to the top, using a slotted spoon discard the scum.
- Lower the heat, cover the stockpot and simmer for twenty-thirty minutes or until the lentils are tender.
- Mix thoroughly so the lentils are smooth and almost creamy looking.
- Cut the drumsticks into three-four inch pieces and drop them into the dal soup and continue simmering for five-seven minutes.
- Add more water if needed.
- In a small frying pan, heat up the olive oil and when the oil is just shy of smoking, add the cumin seeds and kari leaves.
- Turn the heat off immediately and add the diced mango.
- Stir and add to the soup.
- Garnish with herbs and serve.
Relax & Enjoy !
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