Moong Dal Lauki Tomato Soup

Ingredients

• yellow moong dal 30 g dry
• lauki (bottle gourd) 150 g
• tomato 100 g
• onion 30 g
• ginger 5 g
• cumin 1/2 tsp
• turmeric 1/4 tsp
• black pepper 1/4 tsp
• oil 1 tsp (5 ml)
• water 300-400 ml, salt to taste, coriander garnish

Preparation

1. Rinse moong dal; soak 10 minutes if desired.
2. Chop lauki, tomato, onion and ginger.
3. Heat oil; sauté cumin, onion and ginger briefly.
4. Add dal, lauki, tomato, turmeric, pepper, salt and water.
5. Simmer 20-25 minutes until dal and lauki are soft; mash lightly.
6. Adjust consistency, garnish with coriander and serve hot.