Nimbe Saaru (Spicy Lemon and Lentil Soup)

What is Saaru?

Ingredients
Togari BeLe (Yellow Lentil): 1 handful

Arashina (Turmeric powder): 1 tsp
Kothambari Soppu (Coriander leaves): few strands (chopped)
Nimbe Rasa (Lemon Juice): from 1/2 lemon
Neeru (Water): 2 cups
Uppu (Salt): to taste


for Oggarane/Tempering
Jeerige (Cumin Seeds): 1tsp
Ona Menasu (Dried Red Chilli): 1 (broken into bits)
Enne/Thuppa (Oil/Ghee): 1tsp 

 Method
Boil the lentils, turmeric powder & water in a pressure cooker (3 whistles) or simmer in a saucepan for 30 mins. Mash the lentils, add lemon juice, salt, coriander leaves and stir. Add more water if thin consistency is desired. Heat 1 tsp oil/ghee in a small pan and add oggarane ingredients to it. Pour this over the saaru just before serving.