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06 December, 2024


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Preparation Time
5 Mins
Cooking Time
17 Mins
Total Time
22 Mins
Makes
2 servings
Ingredients
For Moong Dal and Dill Soup
1/4 cup yellow moong dal (split yellow gram)
1/4 cup chopped tomato
1/4 tsp turmeric powder (haldi)
2 tsp butter
1 tbsp finely chopped garlic (lehsun)
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1/4 cup finely chopped dill leaves
salt and to taste
Method
Moong Dal and Dill Soup recipe with step by step photos
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See the below image of list of ingredients for making moong dal and dill soup.
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See the below image of list of ingredients for making moong dal and dill soup.
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To make moong dal and dill soup recipe | healthy suva moong dal soup | dill lentil soup | in a pressure cooker add ¼ cup yellow moong dal (split yellow gram). Moong dal imparts a mild, earthy flavor and a slightly nutty aroma to the soup, creating a comforting and satisfying taste. Moong dal is rich in essential nutrients like iron, potassium, magnesium, and B vitamins.
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Add ¼ cup chopped tomatoes. Their tanginess, sweetness, and creamy texture complement the other ingredients and create a well-rounded and satisfying dish.
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Add ¼ tsp turmeric powder (haldi). It gives the soup its characteristic yellow colour.
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Add salt to taste.
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Add 1 cup water.
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Mix well.
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Pressure-cook it for 3 whistles.
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Allow the steam to escape before opening the lid.
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Whisk well and keep aside.
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Heat 2 tsp butter in a deep non-stick pan. Butter contributes a subtle richness and depth of flavor to the soup.
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Add 1 tbsp finely chopped garlic (lehsun). Garlic contributes an intense, savory, and slightly pungent flavor that adds significant depth and complexity to the soup, balancing the earthy notes of the moong dal and complementing the freshness of the dill.
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Sauté on a medium flame for a few seconds.
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Add ¼ cup finely chopped onions. Finely chopped onions provide a subtle textural contrast against the smooth lentils and broth, adding depth and interest to the overall mouthfeel.
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Sauté on a medium flame for 1 to 2 minutes.
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Add the moong dal mixture.
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Add ¼ cup finely chopped dill leaves. Dill has a subtle citrusy and slightly sweet characteristic that cuts through the richness of the soup, creating a well-balanced and refreshing flavor profile.
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Add salt to taste.
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Add pepper to taste.
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Add 1 cup water.
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Mix well and cook on a medium flame for 3 to 4 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
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Serve moong dal and dill soup recipe | healthy suva moong dal soup | dill lentil soup | immediately.
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To make moong dal and dill soup recipe | healthy suva moong dal soup | dill lentil soup | in a pressure cooker add ¼ cup yellow moong dal (split yellow gram). Moong dal imparts a mild, earthy flavor and a slightly nutty aroma to the soup, creating a comforting and satisfying taste. Moong dal is rich in essential nutrients like iron, potassium, magnesium, and B vitamins.
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Use fresh dill leaves for the most vibrant flavor.
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You can also use green moong dal or toovar dal to make this recipe.
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Season the soup generously with salt and pepper to taste. You can also add a squeeze of lemon juice for a bit of tang.
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Add 1 tbsp finely chopped garlic (lehsun). Garlic contributes an intense, savory, and slightly pungent flavor that adds significant depth and complexity to the soup, balancing the earthy notes of the moong dal and complementing the freshness of the dill
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Add ¼ cup finely chopped onions. Finely chopped onions provide a subtle textural contrast against the smooth lentils and broth, adding depth and interest to the overall mouthfeel.
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Use fresh dill leaves for the most vibrant flavor.
Nutrient values (Abbrv)per plate
Energy | 126 cal |
Protein | 6.8 g |
Carbohydrates | 18.3 g |
Fiber | 2.7 g |
Fat | 2.8 g |
Cholesterol | 7.5 mg |
Sodium | 36.6 mg |
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March 13, 2025, midnight
Healthy yellow moong dal soup with chopped onions floating on top mixed in with delightful taste of fresh herbs.

rjpatel
March 13, 2025, midnight
I and my father loved it so much and decided to have it more & more...moong dal with fresh herb gave heavenly taste...I added crushed garlic and that tastes fantastic...thanks a lot

Payal Parikh 86
March 13, 2025, midnight
This soup is really creamy in taste and the flavour of dill is really nice. I make this often for myself and I truly enjoy it..