Moong Dal and Spinach Soup,zero-oil recipe, brimful of protein, vitamin a and iron!

Moong Dal and Spinach Soup

Good health in a bowlful, that is what this soup is! moong dal and spinach soup is a zero-oil recipe, brimful of protein, vitamin a and iron -- all of which will make your eyes sharp and keen. Moreover, the use of low-fat milk reduces the calorie content of this recipe, while retaining a good quota of calcium too.

Preparation Time: 10 minutes. Cooking Time: 20 minutes. Serves:2.




4 tbsp yellow moong dal ( split yellow gram), soaked for 10 minutes and drained
½ cup finely chopped spinach (palak)
1 tsp cornflour dissolved in ¼ cup low-fat milk ( 99.7 % fat- free)
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

1. Combine the yellow moong dal and 2 cups of hot water in a pressure cooker and pressure cook for 2 whistles.
2. Allow the steam to escape before opening the lid
3. Whisk the dal very well with help of a whisk.
4. Add the spinach, cornflour-milk mixture, salt and pepper, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 3 to 4 minutes, while stirring continuously. Serve hot..