This quick, easy-to-prepare, tasty soup topped with the goodness of paneer has ample quantity of protein to offer. It is healthy and filling and provides a balance of carbs and proteins. This gives you the required boost to replenish your worked-out muscles and repair tissues.
| Preparation Time: | 5 minutes |
| Cooking Time: | 20 minutes |
| Total Time: | 25 minutes |
| Serves: | 1 |
Ingredients
| Lentils | 30gm |
| Water | 250ml |
| Tomato (peeled and diced) | 50gm |
| Onion (chopped finely) | 50gm |
| Garlic | 1 clove |
| Cumin powder | ½ tsp |
| Pepper powder | As per taste |
| Salt | As per taste |
| Olive oil | 5ml |
| Basil (crushed) | To garnish |
| Paneer (grated) | 20 gm |
method of preparation
1. Heat olive oil in a large pan. Lightly sauté the onions until brown. Add garlic, tomatoes and lentils to the pan along with water. Bring to a boil, reduce the flame to medium-low and simmer for about 20 minutes or until the lentils become tender.
2. When the lentils become soft, use a blender to puree the soup. Season with cumin powder, salt and pepper.
3. Garnish with basil and grated paneer.
*Nutrition values represented here are only approximate values based on theoretical calculations