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Recipe Details:
A very healthy Indian dish that definitely very diabetes-friendly. It contains plenty of protein, low in carbs, high in dietary fiber, and very bold on flavor. All that makes this vegetarian soup one of the best lunch options for diabetics.
Step 1 Wash the green moong dal and then soak it in water for 5 hours. You can soak it overnight. Step 2 After soaking, put the green moong dal in a pressure cooker and cook 3 whistles (or about 9 minutes). Step 3 Mash the moong dal to puree using a hand blender. Add a cup of water while blending. Step 4 Heat olive oil in a frying pan. Add cumin seeds. When the seeds start sizzling, add the asafoetida and cook for about 2 minutes. Step 5 Add in the mashed dal along with a cup of water, green chili pepper, crushed black pepper, and salt. Step 6 Mix well and boil on low heat for about 5 minutes. Then turn off the heat and add lemon juice. Garnish with coriander leaves, mix well, server and enjoy!
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