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Tarla Dalal
10 March, 2025
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moong soup recipe | weight loss moong soup | moong soup with carrots and paneer | heathy pregnancy soup | with 15 amazing images.
moong soup is a perfect weight loss moong soup recipe. We show you how to make moong soup and a nice variation of moong soup with carrots and paneer.
moong soup, is made of pressure cooked moong which is then boiled with water and cooked, subtly flavoured with curry leaves and lemon juice. This weight loss moong soup is easily digestible and high on energy.
Let’s see why this is a heathy pregnancy moong soup. Moong dal or green moong dal is rich in Folate, Vitamin B9 or folic acid which helps your body to produce and maintain new cells, especially red blood cells and is pregnancy friendly.
Perfect weight loss moong soup. As Moong is low in fat and high in protein and fibre, eating mung beans will keep you fuller for a longer time and great for weight loss. Lentils and beans are Antioxidants which are known to reduce high blood pressure.
To enhance the nutritive value of the nourishing moong soup, add ¼ cup of low-fat chopped paneer and ¼ cup of grated carrots. This will make moong soup with carrots and paneer.
Learn to make moong soup recipe | weight loss moong soup | moong soup with carrots and paneer | heathy pregnancy soup | with step by step photos below.
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Preparation Time
5 Mins
Cooking Time
20 Mins
Total Time
25 Mins
Makes
4 serves
Ingredients
For Nourishing Moong Soup
1/2 cup moong (whole green gram)
1 tsp oil
1/4 tsp cumin seeds (jeera)
4 to 5 curry leaves (kadi patta)
1/4 tsp asafoetida (hing)
salt to taste
2 tsp lemon juice
For The Garnish
2 tbsp finely chopped coriander (dhania)
Method
For nourishing moong soup
- To make nourishing moong soup, clean and wash the moong, add 5 cups of water and pressure cook for 3 to 4 whistles.
- Allow the steam to escape before opening the lid.
- Heat the oil in a deep non-stick pan and add the cumin seeds.
- When the seeds crackle, add the curry leaves, asafoetida and moong(along with water), mix well and bring to boil.
- Add the lemon juice and mix well. Serve the nourishing moong soup hot garnished with coriander.
Handy tip:
- To enhance the nutritive value of the nourishing moong soup, add ¼ cup of low-fat chopped paneer and ¼ cup of grated carrots after step 4 and simmer till the carrots are tender.
Nourishing Moong Soup ( Weight Loss After Pregnancy ) recipe with step by step photos
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- Health benefits of moong/ Mung: Mung is rich in Folate, Vitamin B9 or Folic Acid helps your body to produce and maintain new cells, especially red blood cells. Being rich in Antioxidants like Flavonoids, mung reduces the damage done by free radicals to the blood vessels and lowers inflammation.
- They help in the free flow of blood and good for heart. As Moong is low in fat and high in protein and fibre, eating mung beans will keep you fuller for a longer time and great for weight loss. Lentils and beans are Antioxidants which are known to reduce blood pressure. See detailed benefits of moong.
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To make moong soup recipe | weight loss moong soup | moong soup with carrots and paneer | heathy pregnancy soup | clean and wash the moong to get rid of any dirt.
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Add 5 cups of water into a pressure cooker.
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Add the moong into the pressure cooker pressure cook for 3 to 4 whistles.
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Allow the steam to escape naturally before opening the lid.
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Heat the oil in a deep non-stick pan.
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Add the cumin seeds for an earthy flavour.
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When the seeds crackle, add the curry leaves. Curry leaves provide a refreshing flavour to the Nourishing Moong Soup.
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Now, add asafoetida for providing your nourishing moong soup with the desired amount of pungency.
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Finally, add the moong (along with water).
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Add salt to taste.
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Mix well and bring to boil. (It will take about 3 minutes).
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Add the lemon juice and mix well. Do not cook for long after you have added the lemon to prevent the Nourishing moong soup ( weight loss moong soup) from getting bitter.
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Serve the moong soup | weight loss moong soup | moong soup with carrots and paneer | heathy pregnancy soup | hot garnished with coriande.
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After step 9, add ¼ cup grated carrots.
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Mix well and boil for about 3 minutes (till the carrots get cooked).
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Add the ¼ cup low-fat chopped paneer and mix well.
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Now, add the lemon juice and mix well.
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Serve the Nourishing moong soup with grated carrots and chopped paneer immediately.
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Nutrient values (Abbrv)per plate
| Energy | 110 cal |
| Protein | 6.9 g |
| Carbohydrates | 16.9 g |
| Fiber | 4.9 g |
| Fat | 1.7 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Sodium | 8.2 mg |
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Ankit
March 13, 2025, midnight
Can I drink this as a meal replacement? Or will I get hungry again in an hour? Also, your recipes are fantastic! I have seen that even if I don''t have 1-2 ingredients in your recipes they still come out very well. :)
Tarla Dalal
March 13, 2025, midnight
Hi Ankit, A dietician would be able to help you better to suggest if you can replace a meal against this. Happy to know you liked the recipe. Do try more and more recipes and let us know how you enjoyed them. Happy cooking!?
Subodh Singhal
March 13, 2025, midnight
Hello Ms. Dalal, Based on your recommendation, today I cooked Green Moong Dal soup ( Carrot Paneer); I must say that it is a delight. Please recommend the next one. Thanks a lot_x0001F917_
Subodh Singhal
March 13, 2025, midnight
Payal
March 13, 2025, midnight
Ma?am I always love ur recipe thy are easy and comes out the way it?s shown in the video
Tarla Dalal
March 13, 2025, midnight
Hi Payal, thank you for your feedback. We are glad you liked the recipe.
Andrea Fernandes
March 13, 2025, midnight
Surprisingly really yummy and filled with nutrients. I was sceptical about trying this recipe as it has very few ingredients but after I tasted it I was in awe of it. It''s a must try.
Tarla Dalal
March 13, 2025, midnight
Andrea, thanks for the feedback.
Shweta Nanote
March 13, 2025, midnight
Easy to make and really tasty
Tarla Dalal
March 13, 2025, midnight
Hi Shweta, thank you for your feedback. Happy Cooking!
Healthy Eating
March 13, 2025, midnight
Nice clear Moong dal soup with curry leaves. Healthy.
Foodie #625870
March 13, 2025, midnight
For d 1st time I cooked from the tarla dalal recipes...n this soup just taste yummy...with such yum soup recipes I am sure I will b able to continue my diet till my target weight is achieved...thank u so much for this lovely recipe@-}--
Samira
March 13, 2025, midnight
Nice recipe... healthy and tasty
varsha
March 13, 2025, midnight
I made this and its very nice
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