Palak Moong Soup

Make palak moong soup with measured ingredients and the step-by-step method below. This North India recipe serves 3.

Approximate total time: 30 min.

Thedietco serving tip

Serve with a protein-containing side if using this soup as a full meal.

Portions are general suggestions. Discuss individual needs, allergies and relevant medical conditions with a qualified dietitian. Measurements: 1 cup is approximately 240 mL; ingredients are raw unless stated otherwise.

Illustrative serving; ingredients and appearance may differ. Photo: File:Cream of spinach soup.jpg by Cynthia Closkey from Butler, PA, USA · CC BY 2.0. Resized and converted to WebP.

Servings

3 servings

Cuisine

Indian · North India

Ingredients

• Yellow moong dal 1/2 cup dry
• Spinach 2 cups
• Tomato 1
• Garlic 2 cloves
• Cumin 1/2 tsp
• Oil 1 tsp
• Water 3 1/2 cups
• Lemon juice 1 tsp
• Salt to taste

Method

1. Cook washed moong dal with water until soft.
2. Sauté garlic, cumin and tomato in oil until softened.
3. Add spinach and cook briefly until wilted; combine with dal.
4. Blend partly for a creamy texture; add lemon just before serving.