Bonda Soup is an iconic comfort food that is perfect for the chilly weather.
Bonda Soup is basically crispy, golden bondas served in a flavorful dal-based soup and is very famous in Karnataka. And if you want to give it a try this winter season, then you can try out this recipe shared by Chef Aruna Vijay.
1/2 cup split yellow moong dal 1 tbsp jeera 1/2 tbsp black pepper 1 tbsp ginger 2 green chillies Curry Leaves 2 chopped tomatoes 1/2 tsp turmeric 2 tbsp grated fresh coconut 1 lemon Chopped coriander 2 cups water
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1. In a cooker, add moong dal and dry roast it until golden. 2. Then add in jeera, black peppercorns, ginger, green chillies, curry leaves, tomatoes, and grated coconut and water.
3. Pressure cook this for 3 whistles. 4. Once the pressure releases naturally, add water and whisk it till you get a smooth, soupy consistency.
5. Add some lemon juice and freshly grated coconut.
6. Make some medu vadas to add to the soup.
7. Pour the dal soup over hot medu vadas and garnish with fresh coriander.
And your Bonda Soup is ready! Serve hot and enjoy!