Moong Lentil Soup

Ingredients:
Moong (split green gram) lentils - 1 cup
Onion (medium, sliced) - 1
Green chillies slit lengthwise - 2
Tomato (medium, quartered) - 1 (optional)

Seasoning:
Red chillies, dried - 2
Cumin seeds - 1 tsp
Mustard seeds - 1 tsp
Turmeric - 1/4 tsp
Salt - to taste
Oil - 1 tsp

Time: 20-25 minutes
Servings: 4

Method:
Add the tomato pieces (if using), green chillies and sliced onion to 2 cups water and bring to a boil. Mix in the moong lentils, turmeric and salt and heat on a medium flame until the lentils are soft and cooked. Add 1/2-3/4 cup more water depending on the desired consistency.

To season, heat the oil and sputter cumin and mustard seeds and red chillies. Add this seasoning to the lentils. Serve hot.

Author: Sundar
Note:
Optionally, minced ginger can be added while boiling for extra flavour. Crushed pods of garlic can also be fried along with the seasoning.