How long does Dal Shorba take?

30 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 20 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Dal Shorba serve?

3. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.

Is Dal Shorba vegetarian?

Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.

It is mild: 1 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.

What do I need to make Dal Shorba?

¼ cup Masoor Dal, 2 tbsp Moong Dal, 1 tbsp Lemon Juice, ¼ cup Toor Dal, 1 Green Chilli, 1 tbsp Ghee, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Dal Shorba?

Yes, this one is cooked under pressure.

How many calories are in Dal Shorba?

About 217 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Dal Shorba

Name: Dal Shorba
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 3 servings
Cuisine: Indian, North India
Ingredients: 2 tbsp Moong Dal; ¼ cup Masoor Dal; ¼ cup Toor Dal; 2 cup Water; 1 cup Water; 1 tbsp Ghee; ½ tsp Cumin; 1 tbsp Ginger Garlic Paste; 1 Green Chilli, Finely Chopped; ¼ tsp Red Chilli Powder; ½ tsp Dry Ginger Powder; ¼ tsp Black Pepper Powder; 1¾ tsp Salt; 1 tbsp Lemon Juice; 2 tbsp Coriander Leaves, Finely Chopped; 1 tbsp Fresh Cream

30 min
mild
Serves 3

Prep 10 min · Cook 20 min

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7 steps, each one filmed. A short video for every step, so your hands never have to leave the pan.

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Also known as Mixed Dal Shorba · Veg · Curries & Gravies, Dal

Curries & Gravies Dal Soups & Salads Gluten-free

Dal shorba of moong, masoor and toor dal pressure-cooked, pureed and simmered with a cumin and ghee tempering. Mild, serves 3, 30 minutes, step-by-step video.

Low calorie

You’ll need: Pressure Cooker

Good for: Rainy Day

Ingredients

15 items

3 people

Moong Dal2 tbsp
Masoor Dal¼ cup
Toor Dal¼ cup
Water3 cup
Ghee1 tbsp
Cumin½ tsp
Ginger Garlic Paste1 tbsp
Green Chilli, Finely Chopped1
Red Chilli Powder¼ tsp
Dry Ginger Powder½ tsp
Black Pepper Powder¼ tsp
Salt1¾ tsp
Lemon Juice1 tbsp
Coriander Leaves, Finely Chopped2 tbsp
Fresh Cream1 tbsp

Contains: milk.

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 3 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 3 people
Energy	217kcal	651kcal
Protein	10g	31g
Carbohydrate	27g	82g
Fat	7.6g	23g
Fibre	6.1g	18g
Sugar	0.8g	2.4g

Cookd masalas for moong dal

Method

1
Wash the dal.
Moong DalMasoor DalToor Dal
2
Pressure cook the mixed dals for 2 whistles with salt.
Water
3
Add a cup of water and Mash/ Puree the dal.
Water
4
Heat ghee in a pot and add the cumin seeds, once aromatic add the ginger-garlic paste and green chillies and saute for 2mins.
GheeCuminGinger Garlic PasteGreen Chilli
5
Add the powdered spices and mix well.
Red Chilli PowderDry Ginger PowderBlack Pepper PowderSalt
6
Pour the dal and simmer for 5 mins.
7
Finish with lemon juice and chopped coriander leaves. Garnish with fresh cream.
Lemon JuiceCoriander LeavesFresh Cream

Before you start

How long does Dal Shorba take?: 30 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 20 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Dal Shorba serve?: 3. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Dal Shorba vegetarian?: Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
Is Dal Shorba spicy?: It is mild: 1 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.
What do I need to make Dal Shorba?: ¼ cup Masoor Dal, 2 tbsp Moong Dal, 1 tbsp Lemon Juice, ¼ cup Toor Dal, 1 Green Chilli, 1 tbsp Ghee, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Dal Shorba?: Yes, this one is cooked under pressure.
How many calories are in Dal Shorba?: About 217 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.