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20 mins

Cuisine

Indian · South Indian

Prep Time

5 min

Cook Time

15 min

Serving

Multiple servings

Difficulty

Easy

Calories / Serving

~150 kcal

Spicy Level

Recipe by SakshiKitchen25 on YouTube
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Main Ingredients

Step-by-Step Instructions

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  1. Combine Lentils and Spices

    In a bowl, combine 1 cup yellow lentils, 1/2 cup red lentils, 1 cup pigeon pea, a handful of curry leaves, 4-5 dry red chillies, and 1 tsp black pepper. Mix them well.

  2. Dry Roast the Ingredients

    Transfer the mixed ingredients into a pan. Dry roast them on medium heat for about , stirring continuously until they turn aromatic and slightly golden brown.

  3. Add Remaining Spices and Roast

    Add 1 tsp turmeric powder, 1 tsp salt, and 1 tsp oregano to the roasting ingredients. Continue to dry roast for another , ensuring all spices are well combined and fragrant.

  4. Grind into Powder

    Allow the roasted ingredients to cool completely. Once cooled, transfer them to a mixer grinder and grind into a fine powder.

  5. Store and Use

    Transfer the homemade protein soup powder into a clean, airtight glass jar. Store it in a cool, dry place and use as needed to prepare nutritious soups.

Before You Cook

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  • No Curry leaves?

    • 1 bay leaf + a pinch of lemon zest — Aroma only — flavor is unique.

Allergens

This recipe contains legumes.
Legumes

Storage & Leftovers

Keep your leftovers fresh and ready to enjoy.

  • Room Temperature

    Store it in a cool, dry place and use as needed to prepare nutritious soups.

  • Store

    Store the protein soup powder in an airtight container to maintain freshness.

Variations

Simple ways to adapt this recipe.

  • Add a pinch of asafoetidaCustomise

    Add a pinch of asafoetida (hing) during roasting for enhanced flavor and digestion.

  • Include other whole spices like

    Include other whole spices like cumin seeds or coriander seeds for a different aroma profile.

Helpful Tips

Small details that can improve the final result.

  • Store the Protein Soup Powder

    Store the protein soup powder in an airtight container to maintain freshness.

  • Adjust the Quantity of Dry

    Adjust the quantity of dry red chillies and black pepper according to your preferred spice level.

  • This Powder Can Be Used

    This powder can be used as a base for various types of soups by adding vegetables or other ingredients.

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