Muthira Soup (Horse Gram Soup) Recipe

Ingredients for Muthira Soup (Horse Gram Soup):

1. Horse gram – Half cup

2. Coconut oil – Two teaspoons

3. Mustard seeds – Quarter teaspoon

Curry leaves – One sprig

4. Shallots – Five to six

Garlic – Four to five cloves

Ginger – One small piece

5. Pepper powder – Quarter teaspoon

Cumin powder – Quarter teaspoon

Turmeric powder – Quarter teaspoon

Salt – As needed

1. Soak the horse gram overnight, then cook it well using a pressure cooker the next day, and keep it aside.

2. Crush ingredients no: 4 and keep aside.

3. Heat coconut oil in a pan, splutter the mustard seeds and curry leaves, then add the crushed ingredients.

3. Add the cooked horse gram along with the water left after cooking, and the powders listed as 5.

4. Boil the contents well to prepare the Muthira Soup (Horse Gram Soup)and serve hot.

Courtesy: Vanitha Magazine, June 21 – July 4, 2025

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