Moong Soup – An ideal appetizer and Immunity Booster Soup
You won’t be able to resist this absolutely delicious and wholesome Moong soup recipe that is full of proteins & makes you feel energetic. An ideal appetizer that improves digestion, is the best soothing option for folks who recovering from sickness or deadly Covid-19 symptoms.
Nothing more comforting than a nutritious soup like this one. It’s incredibly delicious and perfect for quick weeknight dinner too. This is a can’t miss recipe made with ingredients you can easily find at home.
Soup is my first love, so I make it and eat it all year long. If you’re a big soup fan as well, then definitely try this version of Moong soup.
Moong – An ideal ingredient of our Diet
Green moong is nature’s best offering for vegetarians. High in protein and yet easily digestible with the bonus of extra fibre makes this a super food. In the middle of these unforeseen times, while staying home we look for every alternative that’s contributing towards our wellbeing.
Diet and nutrition play an important role and if we neglect that, it’s highly unlikely to not get sick or ill once in a while. ‘Moong’ is an ideal ingredient for your regular diet; incredibly versatile, high in nutrients and aid in many ailments.
Given the current situation, I know a lot of us are having a difficult time procuring vegetables in this lock down. When I came up with this moong soup recipe, I was almost out of the veggies. So, I had to make to do with what I had at home.
Also, since I was planning to give this to my family who are just recovered from Covid symptoms too, I kept the spices and seasoning simple. But feel free to add extra spices as you wish.
My absolute favourite time to make this is in weeknights when I want to get my cooking done with soon and still feel like I have fed my family with something nutritious and delicious or immediately following a holiday where I have quite a bit of leftover Mooli Muthia or breads.
You can pair it with some Batata poha or instant nylon khaman you have got yourself a perfect combination! I definitely encourage you to make this, you won’t regret it.
Because moong is so good for your digestion, it also regulates the uric acid levels in your body which further helps bolster your immune response.
Moong and Weight Loss
Moong is a treasure of plant-based protein and fibre, both of which are crucial in filling you up and preventing the urge to binge or over-eat, this preventing calorie overload.
Speaking of calories, moong soup is an excellent heart-friendly (low in cholesterol) beverage which helps in weight loss.
Let’s see the benefits of this Homemade Moong Soup and the procedure to cook it.
All ingredients of Moong Soup And their Benefits
- Moong – Packed with protein and fibre, reduces bloating, inflammation, supports digestion & promotes weight loss, is full of proteins & makes you feel energetic.
- Cumin Seeds – Promote Weight Loss and Fat Reduction
- Coriander leaves – Helps improve digestions, Rich in Immune boosting, Antioxidants, Cooling
- Ghee – Nourishing and energising, Great source of energy.
- Hing – Reduces bloating, Improves digestion.
Ginger – Improves digestion, can settle an upset stomach & curb morning sickness.
Watch the full video of how to prepare Healthy Moong Soup here:
Why you will love this Green Moong soup?
- It’s a warm comforting bowl of soup packed with the goodness of whole green moong.
- It’s best soothing option for folks who recovering from sickness or deadly Covid-19 symptoms.
- It’s quick and easy to prepare and made with easily available ingredients.
- It’s an ideal appetizer that improves digestion, helps in weight loss, is full of proteins & makes you feel energetic.
- Perfect for a weeknight dinner, when paired with fulka roti or Jowar roti or Rice.
- Or just simply enjoy it as a bowl of soul soothing soup.
- It’s packed with flavors and nutrients.
- A great way to get your dose of some plant based based protein.
Have a blast when making this absolutely delicious and wholesome Moong soup recipe and of course if you need any help, you know where to find me!
Can I make this soup with other lentils?
I haven’t tried this exact recipe with other lentils. But I feel red lentils will work well in the recipe. Do let me know if you give it a try!
Do Moong Need to Be Soaked Before Cooking ?
To shorten cooking times, you may soak the moong overnight or for 2-3 hours. However, they will cook in 10-15 minutes in pressure cooker and give off same flavour when doing so.
Can I add veggies to this Soup Recipe?
A big Yes!! I love adding veggies to everything. You can add veggies like spinach, green peas, carrots, cauliflower etc.
Try this healthy homemade moong soup, that’s delicious and wholesome. An ideal appetizer that improves digestion, helps in weight loss, is full of proteins & makes you feel energetic.
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Moong Soup
You won’t be able to resist this absolutely delicious and wholesome Moong soup recipe that is full of proteins & makes you feel energetic. An ideal appetizer that improves digestion, helps in weight loss, is the best soothing option for folks who recovering from sickness or deadly Covid-19 symptoms.
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Wash moong thoroughly after checking for stones and add them to a large container and fill it with water until it is covering the moong by about 4 inches. Cover and set aside at room temperature overnight or for up to 2 hours.
Drain, and set aside.
Now Place the moong in a pressure cooker, smaller the cooker, the better. Add 4 cups water to moong, close cooker, fit the whistle and keep the flame on medium-high.
After one whistle, reduce flame to low until 2-3 more whistles are let out. Remove cooker from flame and let cool.
Once the cooker has cooled off, release the pressure and open the lid. The moong must have cooked to a soft consistency and not entirely mushy. (If they are not cooked enough, then keep them back with some water for one more whistle on a medium flame).
Once done, mash it roughly or puree with hand blender or mixer adding a cup of water.
And if you don’t have time for soaking then After washing you can directly cook them in a pressure cooker.
Heat ghee in a pan, add cumin seeds. Once the cumin seeds sizzles, add grated ginger, finely chopped green chillies, curry leaves and sauté for few seconds.
Turn off the flame and add asafoetida.
Now pour it over the mashed boiled moong and mix properly and adjust with required salt or water.
Add crushed black pepper and mix well.
Garnish with Coriander leaves and lemon juice.
Mix and serve hot.
Serve hot Moong Soup along with plain Fulka Roti or jowar Roti, papaya salad for a wholesome weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Directions
Wash moong thoroughly after checking for stones and add them to a large container and fill it with water until it is covering the moong by about 4 inches. Cover and set aside at room temperature overnight or for up to 2 hours.
Drain, and set aside.
Now Place the moong in a pressure cooker, smaller the cooker, the better. Add 4 cups water to moong, close cooker, fit the whistle and keep the flame on medium-high.
After one whistle, reduce flame to low until 2-3 more whistles are let out. Remove cooker from flame and let cool.
Once the cooker has cooled off, release the pressure and open the lid. The moong must have cooked to a soft consistency and not entirely mushy. (If they are not cooked enough, then keep them back with some water for one more whistle on a medium flame).
Once done, mash it roughly or puree with hand blender or mixer adding a cup of water.
And if you don’t have time for soaking then After washing you can directly cook them in a pressure cooker.
Heat ghee in a pan, add cumin seeds. Once the cumin seeds sizzles, add grated ginger, finely chopped green chillies, curry leaves and sauté for few seconds.
Turn off the flame and add asafoetida.
Now pour it over the mashed boiled moong and mix properly and adjust with required salt or water.
Add crushed black pepper and mix well.
Garnish with Coriander leaves and lemon juice.
Mix and serve hot.
Serve hot Moong Soup along with plain Fulka Roti or jowar Roti, papaya salad for a wholesome weeknight dinner.
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