Moong Dal Rasam / Retired Pappu Charu Recipe (Lemon Infused Indian Lentil Soup)
A delicious south indian recipes recipe featuring moong dal rasam / retired pappu charu recipe (lemon infused indian lentil soup). Perfect for a nutritious meal that's both flavorful and satisfying.
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Instructions
Cooking Steps
Step 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
Step 2: Repeat this 2 to 3 times
Step 3: Put the washed moong dal in a sauce pan along with 3 cups of water and the turmeric
Step 4: Mix well, place over a medium heat and cook on a low heat until the dal is fully cooked
Step 5: This may take about 15 minutes
Step 6: You can also cook the dal in the pressure cook for 3 to 4 whistles and turn off the heat
Step 7: Allow the pressure to release completely and the dal is ready for use
Step 8: Once the dal is cooked, it should be soft
Step 9: Mash the dal up with a potato masher
Step 10: Add the green chillies, ginger, coriander and curry leaves to it
Step 11: Add salt to taste, and place the saucepan on the heat
Step 12: Simmer the rasam until the whole rasam mixture comes to a roaring boil
Step 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
Step 14: Turn off the heat
Step 15: Squeeze in the lemon juice and transfer to a serving bowl
Step 16: The next step, we will seasoning the Moong Dal Rasam/Pesara Pappu Charu Recipe
Step 17: Heat ghee in a tadka pan over medium heat
Step 18: Add the mustard seeds, cumin seeds and dry red chillies in quick succession
Step 19: Once the mustard seeds begin to crackle, add in the asafoetida, curry leaves and turn off the heat
Step 20: Pour the seasoning into the moong dal rasam
Step 21: Stir and adjust salt to suit your taste
Step 22: Serve the Moong Dal Rasam/Pesara Pappu Charu along with Vegetable of your choice, for a wholesome south-Indian meal lunch or dinner