Lemon soup is a tangy and refreshing dish that is perfect for any season. It is typically made with a broth base, lemon juice, and various herbs and spices. The sourness of the lemon adds a burst of flavor to the soup, making it a popular choice for those looking for something light and flavorful. Whether served as a starter or as a main course, lemon soup is sure to please the taste buds of anyone who tries it.
Lemon Rasam
4
servings30
minutes40
minutesDiscover the tangy and refreshing flavors of lemon soup, a light and flavorful dish perfect for any season. Learn how to make this delightful soup today!
Ingredients
Thuvar dal – 1/4 cup
Lemon – 2
Tomato – 1
Green chillies – 2
Fresh ginger – a small piece
Garlic flakes – 4 to 5 (Optional)
Turmeric powder – 2 pinches
Oil or Ghee = 1 teaspoon
Mustard – 1/2 teaspoon
Jeeragam (Cumin) – 1/2 teaspoon
Asafoetida Powder – 2 pinches
Coriander leaves – few
Salt – 1 teaspoon or as per taste
Directions
- To make a delicious dal soup, start by cooking thuvar dal with a pinch of turmeric and enough water until soft. Mash the cooked dal, then add two to three cups of water to create a slightly thick dal water.
- Next, chop ginger and tomato, slit the green chilies, and cut the lemons to squeeze out the juice. In a thick-bottomed kadai, heat oil and add mustard seeds. Once they start to pop, add cumin seeds, asafetida powder, chopped ginger, whole garlic flakes, and slit green chilies. Stir for a few seconds before adding the chopped tomato and cooking for a bit longer.
- Pour in the thuvar dal water, turmeric powder, and salt. Cover with a lid and bring to a boil. Once it starts boiling, turn off the heat and mix in the lemon juice. Stir well and garnish with fresh coriander leaves before serving.