Lentil and Vegetable Broth

Try out this unusual soup with moong dal stock.

Preparation time: 20 minutes.
Cooking time: 20 minutes.
Serves 6to 8.

INGREDIENTS:
For the stock:
2 tablespoones moong dal
2 onions
2 large tomatoes

For the topping:
1 chopped onion
½ teacup shredded cabbage
½ teacup chopped spinach
2 tablespoons baked beans or tomato ketchup
1 chopped tomato
1 tablespoon oil salt and pepper to taste grated cheese to serve

For the stock:
1. Cut the onions and tomatoes into big pieces.
2. Add the moong dal and 6 teacups of water and cook in a pressure cooker.
3. When cooked, blend in a liquidiser and strain.

METHOD:
1. Heat the oil and fry the onion for 1 minute.
2. Add the vegetables and fry again for 1 minute.
3. Add the stock and boil for 10 minutes.
4. Add the beans, tomato, salt and pepper and give one boil.