Dal Soup

Start by soaking all the three dals in hot water for half an hour. After half an hour, pressure cook them along with turmeric powder.

In the mean time, preheat oil in a pan, splutter in cumin seeds and fry the whole pepper along with asafoetida powder.

Add in the chopped ginger, garlic and green chillies and fry till the garlic becomes pink in color. Now add in the chopped onions and saute for a few minutes.

Next, add in the chopped tomato along with required amount of red chillies powder and salt. Mix everything well and let it cook till the tomato becomes mushy. In the mean time, once the pressure releases, take the dal out and beat it with a spatula.

Now add the cooked dal to the ingredients and add required amount of water (3 to 4 cups depending upon the required consistency) and let it boil for 3 to 5 minutes. If it becomes too thick, then add one more cup of water.

Stir it well and turn off the stove. Let it cool. Mix the lemon juice and grind it into a smooth paste. Again, if the consistency is so thick, can add water while grinding.

Now add the thawed peas and cook it in the microwave for a few minutes.

Serve it with a dollop of sour cream and a teaspoon of chopped green onions.