Ingredients for Tomato Shorba
Masoor Dal – 1 tsp
Pepper – ½ tsp
Kashmiri Red Chilies – 2
Coriander seeds – 1 tsp
Chana dal – ½ tsp
Cumin seeds – 1tsp
Curry leaves – 2 strings
Tomatoes – 4 [pureed]
Arahar dal [toovar dal] cooked – ½ cup
Lemon Juice – 1 tsp
Oil – 2 tsp
Chili powder – ¼ tsp
Coriander leaves – 1 tbsp [chopped]
Salt to taste
Method of Preparing Masala
Roast the pepper, ½ cumin seeds, Kashmiri red chilies, coriander seeds, curry leaves 1 string, chana dal and masoor dal ingredients in a pan, on medium flame for 5 minutes and keep aside. When it cool blend in a mixer and make a fine powder.
Method of Preparing Tomato Shorba
Heat oil in a pan and add the cumin seeds, when cumin seeds crackle add the curry leaves, tomato puree, chili powder, 2 cups of water, salt to taste and prepared masala. Mix well and bring to boil for 5 –7 minutes.
Remove from the flame and add lemon juice. Serve hot garnished with coriander.
