Yellow Mung Lentil Soup
Yellow Mung Lentil Soup Recipe
Yellow Mung Lentil Soup Simply called 'dal' in India, mung lentil soup is an excellent Ayurvedic diet which reduces the effects of Kapha and Vata Doshas. The spices and cilantro(coriander), used in this preparation reduces the Pitta Dosha. It is light and easily digestible. Anyone can have it without any worry about gaining weight.
PREPARATION TIME : 60 min
COOKING TIME : 5 min
SERVINGS : 4
INGREDIENTS
- 1 cup of yellow split mung dal ( yellow lentil)
- 6 cups of water
- 1/2 tsp. black mustard seeds
- 1 tsp. cumin seeds
- 2 tbs. of ghee (clarified butter)
- 1 pinch of hing (Asafoetida)
- 2 tbs. freshly chopped fresh cilantro (coriander) leaves
- 1/2 tsp. rock salt
- 1/2 tsp. ground coriander seeds
METHOD
- Wash the Mung dal.
- Add the dal and water together in a pot. Cook for 30 minutes.
- Stir the mixture occasionally till the lentil becomes soft.
- Add Ghee to another pan and heat at medium heat.
- Add all the spices when hot.
- Now add this spiced Ghee mix to the soup.
- Garnish with chopped cilantro leaves.
- Have it alone or with whole wheat chapattis or rice.
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- Mix one spoon of honey and juice of one lemon in a glass of lukewarm water. Drink it on an empty stomach every morning. It helps in activating metabolism which reduces fat from body.
- Drink lots of water. It helps in flushing out toxins.
- Increase fruit and vegetable intake.
- Include Mint, Carrot, Ginger, Cinnamon and Black Pepper in your food recipes. They are excellent detoxifying agents.
- Include fiber-rich food like Oat Brans, Beans, Lentils, Fruits, Vegetables, especially green vegetables like Broccoli, Asparagus, Kale, Cabbage, Green Beans etc. in your diet.
- Exercise regularly. If not heavy work-outs, at least go for walking, jogging or swimming.
