Lentil soup - Keto friendly, gluten free, high in protein, high in fibre and vegan

Lentil soup - Keto friendly, gluten free, high in protein, high in fibre and vegan

Ingredients:

1/3 cup dry lupin splits 

2 tblsp any cooking oil 

2 tsp ginger garlic paste 

2 small onions 

1 cup chopped bell peppers 

1/2 tsp red chilli paste

1/2 tsp turmeric powder 

1/2 tsp paprika 

1 tsp cumin seeds

1 tsp coriander-cumin powder 

1/4 cup chopped coriander 

pinch of asafoetida 

salt to taste 

Recipe:

Soak 1/3 cup Lupin splits in water for 4-5 hours. Once soaked, the lupin splits will increase in volume 2.5-3 times more. Boil the splits till they become soft and crush them into a fine paste with 2.5-3 cups of water (add more as per your desired soup consistency). 

Heat oil in a pan. Add cumin seeds and let them splutter. Add asafoetida and chopped onions. Cook onions until they are caramelized. Add chopped bell peppers, ginger garlic paste and salt. Cook them for 5 minutes & keep stirring. Add red chilli paste, turmeric powder, coriander-cumin powder and paprika. Mix well. Add chopped coriander and lupin paste. Cook for another 5-7 minutes. Garnish with chopped cilantro and lemon juice. 

Health & Nutrition:

Lupin soup is a great way to increase plant based complete protein in your diet. It is also gluten free, very high in fibre, high in potassium and extremely low in net carbohydrates. 

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