Chilled Dal Shorba

This is a lovely cold soup you can enjoy in this hot sunny weather!

• Ready In: 1 hr 5 mins
• Serves: 1

Ingredients

• 1  tablespoon butter
• 1  small onion
• 1⁄2 tablespoon cornflour
• 1  large lemon
• 1⁄2 cup  split  pigeon peas
•  salt
•  white pepper
•  fresh dill (to garnish)

Directions

1. Peel and chop the onion finely.
2. Wash dal and cook in 3 cups water till done.
3. Make a smooth puree.
4. Heat butter.
5. Add the chopped onion and fry gently till translucent.
6. Do not brown the onion!
7. Sprinkle the corn flour and contine to stir.
8. Add lemon rind and dal puree.
9. Boil.
10. Keep stirring continously.
11. Simmer for 5-10 minutes.
12. When cool, add lemon juice and season with salt and pepper.
13. Strain and chill well.
14. Sprinkle with finely chopped dill before serving!