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Moong Dal Rasam / Retired Pappu Charu Recipe (Lemon Infused Indian Lentil Soup)
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Moong Dal Rasam / Retired Pappu Charu Recipe (Lemon Infused Indian Lentil Soup)

A high protein South Indian Recipes recipe with yellow moong dal (split), turmeric powder (haldi), green chillies - slit length wise. Ready in 35 min, serves 2.

Curated byAditi Iyer🇮🇳

Calories
690kcal
Estimated Cost
₹350-500
Carbs76g
Protein40g
Fats25g
Servings Scaler
2

Instructions

22 steps
  1. 1

    To begin making the Moong Dal Rasam/Pesara Pappu Charu Recipe (Lemon Infused Indian Lentil Soup) first wash the moong dal thoroughly under running water

    yellow moong dal (split)(1 cup)lemon juice(1 tablespoon)
  2. 2

    Repeat this 2 to 3 times

  3. 3

    Put the washed moong dal in a sauce pan along with 3 cups of water and the turmeric

    yellow moong dal (split)(1 cup)turmeric powder (haldi)(1 teaspoon)
  4. 4

    Mix well, place over a medium heat and cook on a low heat until the dal is fully cooked

  5. 5

    This may take about 15 minutes

  6. 6

    You can also cook the dal in the pressure cook for 3 to 4 whistles and turn off the heat

  7. 7

    Allow the pressure to release completely and the dal is ready for use

  8. 8

    Once the dal is cooked, it should be soft

  9. 9

    Mash the dal up with a potato masher

  10. 10

    Add the green chillies, ginger, coriander and curry leaves to it

    green chillies - slit length wise(2)inch ginger - grated or cut into tiny chunks(1)sprig curry leaves(1)sprig coriander (dhania) leaves - finely chopped(4)dry red chillies(2)sprig curry leaves(1)
  11. 11

    Add salt to taste, and place the saucepan on the heat

    salt - to taste
  12. 12

    Simmer the rasam until the whole rasam mixture comes to a roaring boil

  13. 13

    At any point, if you feel the rasam is too thick, add water as you go and continue to let it boil for about 10-12 minutes

  14. 14

    Turn off the heat

  15. 15

    Squeeze in the lemon juice and transfer to a serving bowl

    lemon juice(1 tablespoon)
  16. 16

    The next step, we will seasoning the Moong Dal Rasam/Pesara Pappu Charu Recipe

    yellow moong dal (split)(1 cup)
  17. 17

    Heat ghee in a tadka pan over medium heat

    ghee(1 tablespoon)
  18. 18

    Add the mustard seeds, cumin seeds and dry red chillies in quick succession

    green chillies - slit length wise(2)mustard seeds(1 teaspoon)cumin seeds (jeera)(1 teaspoon)dry red chillies(2)
  19. 19

    Once the mustard seeds begin to crackle, add in the asafoetida, curry leaves and turn off the heat

    sprig curry leaves(1)sprig coriander (dhania) leaves - finely chopped(4)mustard seeds(1 teaspoon)cumin seeds (jeera)(1 teaspoon)asafoetida (hing) - a generous pinch(1)sprig curry leaves(1)
  20. 20

    Pour the seasoning into the moong dal rasam

    yellow moong dal (split)(1 cup)inch ginger - grated or cut into tiny chunks(1)
  21. 21

    Stir and adjust salt to suit your taste

    salt - to taste
  22. 22

    Serve the Moong Dal Rasam/Pesara Pappu Charu along with Vegetable of your choice, for a wholesome south-Indian meal lunch or dinner

    yellow moong dal (split)(1 cup)

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