Yellow Mung Detox Soup

I like to think of yellow mung as a lighter version of whole green mung. Though not as nutritionally rich, it still has a host of benefits. It is easy to digest, low in calories, high in fiber and protein. No wonder then that it is the darling of Ayurvedic recipes! My favorite is Khichdi, a mildly flavored disk made with rice, yellow mung, vegetables and spices.

Yellow Mung Detox Soup

Because of these benefits, I’m calling this a ‘detox’ soup’. It is mildly flavored, easy to digest and a good source of protein. This soup is recommended to people recovering from sickness or a stomach ailment. In Telugu language this dish is called ‘Pesara Kattu’. This is an easy recipe. I pressure cook yellow mung into a soft past and then add it to the tempered and sautéed ingredients. You get a better texture this way. I use fresh lime juice in this recipe. Lime gives a refreshing, citrus flavor that complements the earthy, comforting flavor of cooked yellow mung beans.

Thali- Indian Meal

Unlike in Western cuisine, soup in Indian cuisine is not necessarily consumed by itself. Soup is served as part of a  meal. Vegetables, rice, bread, chutneys, papadam and yogurt complete the meal called ‘thali’. It is a big meal by normal standards. To top this, there is also an ‘unlimited thali’ which basically means you can keep ordering any amount of different the dishes on the plate. Kind of like a buffet, but the waiters serve you here, instead of getting stuff yourself. You’ll see waiters walking around with buckets of steaming soup!

South Indian Thali

Also check out our delicious yellow/split mung recipes:

• Hesarubele (Split Mung) Payasa – A Lip-smacking Dessert!
• Yellow Mung Raw Onion Chutney
• Opo Squash Yellow Mung Curry
• Brown Rice Khichdi
• Savory Brown Rice Pongal
• Uppudu Pindi – Mung & Rawa Upma

Also check out our delicious soup recipes:

• White Wine Infused Carrot-Ginger Soup
• Uma’s Veggie-Medley Soup
• Spicy Buttermilk Soup
• Roasted Butternut Squash & Black-Eyed Peas Soup
• Vegan Creamy Mushroom Soup
• Yellow Mung Detox Soup
• Creamy (Sans Cream!) Broccoli Asparagus Soup
• Raw Red Bell Pepper Soup
• Chilled Cucumber Dill Soup
• Tomato Soup With Seasoning
• Thai Curry Vegetable Soup
• Pepper Rasam – Zesty Pepper Tamarind Soup
• Sambar – Hearty Lentil & Veggie Soup

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Yellow Mung Detox Soup

This mildly spicy and deliciously tangy soup is nutritious fast to cook! Enjoy it as a soup by itself, or with steamed rice and ghee.

Course Main Course, Side Dish

Cuisine Indian

Keyword yellow moong, curry, soup, yellow mung soup

Special Diet Gluten Free, Grain Free, No Added Sugar, Nut Free, Vegan, Vegetarian

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 15 minutes

Total Time 20 minutes

Servings 4 Servings

Calories 22kcal

Equipment

• Instant Pot (IP)
• Kitchen Knife
• Cutting Board

Ingredients

• 1/2 Cup Yellow Mung
• 1 Clove Garlic - Fine Cut
• 6 Leaves Curry Leaves
• 1/2 Teaspoon Mustard Seeds
• 1/2 Teaspoon Cumin Seeds
• 1/2 Teaspoon Urad Dal
• 1/2 Whole Dry Red Chili
• 1 Whole Green Chili Pepper - Small, slit lengthwise
• 1 Pinch Turmeric Powder
• 1/4 Cup Onion - Fine Cut
• 1/4 Cup Tomato - Small Pieces
• 1/4 Cup Cilantro - Fine Cut
• 1 Teaspoon Coconut Oil - Cold Pressed
• 1 Teaspoon Lime Juice
• 1/4 Teaspoon Sea Salt

Instructions

• Add water to the IP pan; take soaked mung lentils set it in the pan; cook under high pressure for 5 minutes; set the cooked lentils aside and dry the pan
  
• Set IP to 'Saute' mode. Once the 'Hot' sign comes up, add oil and give it a minute and suate garlic till golden brown. Add seasoning ingredients (curry leaves, urad dal, dry chili pepper,cumin and mustard seeds) and saute for a minute till the mustard seeds splutter; add onion, tomato, turmeric powder and cook for a few of minutes till the onions turn slightly brown
  
• Add pressure cooked lentils, salt, half a cup of water, mix well and cook till contents simmer. Add cilantro, lime juice, mix well
  
• Transfer to serving dish
  

Notes

Goes well with steamed rice and vegetable, or just by itself as a soup.

*Use organic ingredients wherever possible

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts

Yellow Mung Detox Soup

Serving Size

 

4 Servings

Amount per Serving

Calories

22

% Daily Value*

Fat

 

1

g

2

%

Saturated Fat

 

1

g

6

%

Sodium

 

148

mg

6

%

Potassium

 

37

mg

1

%

Carbohydrates

 

3

g

1

%

Fiber

 

1

g

4

%

Sugar

 

1

g

1

%

Protein

 

1

g

2

%

Vitamin A

 

258

IU

5

%

Vitamin C

 

63

mg

76

%

Calcium

 

12

mg

1

%

Iron

 

1

mg

6

%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.