Spinach Lentil Soup

Ingredients

1/4 cup masoor dal

1 cup of chopped spinach leaves

2 chopped garlic cloves

1/2 tsp cumin seeds

1 tsp ground pepper

1/2 tsp of asafoetida

1/2 tsp oil

salt

Methid

Wash masoor dal well and place it in the pressure cooker

Add a cup of washed chopped spinach leaves, also add chopped garlic cloves

Add a cup of water and pressure cook for 2 whistles and 5 minutes on sim

Once its cool, puree the mixture in a blender. Heat 1/2 tsp oil in a kadai

Add asafoetida, cumin seeds and ground pepper

Once the cumin seeds starts spluttering, add the puree and a tea cup of water for consistency. Bring to a boil

Season with salt and some more pepper.

Remove to a bowl and serve hot with bread sticks or rotis