Gahat Soup

Gahat Soup

Gahat Soup

Veg Vegan

A nutritious soup made from gahat (horse gram), known for its rich flavor and health benefits, especially in the colder months.

Cuisines

Garhwali

Best for

Lunch Dinner

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Recipe

Prep: 10 min Cook: 40 min Total: 50 min 2-3 servings

Ingredients

Horse Gram 1 cup Horse Gram
water 4 cups Water
Onion 1 medium Onion , finely chopped
Garlic 2 cloves Garlic , minced
Ginger 1 inch Ginger , grated
Tomato 1 medium Tomato , chopped
Cumin 1 teaspoon Cumin , seeds
turmeric powder 1 teaspoon Turmeric powder
red chili powder 1 teaspoon Red chili powder
mustard oil 2 tablespoons Mustard oil
salt Salt , to taste
Cilantro 2 tablespoons Cilantro , fresh, chopped

Instructions

  1. 1 Wash the gahat thoroughly and soak it in water for 6-8 hours or overnight.
  2. 2 Drain the soaked gahat and transfer it to a pressure cooker with 4 cups of water.
  3. 3 Pressure cook the gahat for about 3-4 whistles or until it becomes soft.
  4. 4 In a separate pan, heat mustard oil over medium heat.
  5. 5 Add cumin seeds to the hot oil and let them splutter.
  6. 6 Add chopped onions and sauté until they turn golden brown.
  7. 7 Stir in the minced garlic and grated ginger, cooking for another minute.
  8. 8 Add chopped tomatoes, turmeric powder, and red chili powder, and cook until the tomatoes soften.
  9. 9 Add the cooked gahat along with its water to the pan, and mix well.
  10. 10 Season with salt to taste and let the soup simmer for 10-15 minutes.
  11. 11 Garnish with fresh coriander before serving.

Tips

For a richer flavor, you can add a pinch of asafoetida (hing) while tempering the cumin seeds.