Soya Granules Soup with Lentil Sprouts

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup soya granules
• 1/4 cup carrot (finely chopped)
• 2 tbsp. sweet corn kernels
• 1 tbsp. onion (finely chopped)
• 1 tsp. garlic (chopped)
• 2 tbsp. whole green lentil sprouts*
• 2 tbsp. capsicum (finely chopped)
• 2 green chilies (slitted)
• 2 tsp. olive oil
• 1/2 tsp. soy sauce
• 1/2 tsp. black pepper powder
• 1/2 tsp. vinegar
• 1/2 tsp. sugar
• 2 tbsp. cornflour (dissolved in 1/2 cup water)
• Salt to taste
• 3 cups water

Making Procedure:

Soak whole green lentil overnight or 5-6 hours. Drain the water and keep aside. And from now on keep it as it is for one day (time for the sprouts to come out).

Pour 2 cups water in a pan and bring it to boil. When the water starts boiling add soya granules, stir and cook it for 3-5 minutes on low flame. Let it cool and put it in a large tea stainer; press lightly to drain excess water.

Heat oil in a pan and add slitted green chilies. When the chilies changes its color remove them from the oil. Then add onion and garlic, fry it for 1-2 minutes on low heat. Add carrot, capsicum and fry it for 2-3 minutes on low -medium heat.

Then add lentil sprouts, sweet corn and soya granules. Stir it for 1-2 minutes on low flame. Add water, corn flour, soy sauce, black pepper powder, vinegar, salt and sugar. Stir well and cook it for 10-15 minutes.

Now the soup is ready to serve. Serve hot with chili sauce and grated cheese (optional).