Moong Dal Rasam / Retired Pappu Charu Recipe (Lemon Infused Indian Lentil Soup)

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