Drumstick Leaves Soup

Steps

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1. 1
   Add 1 teaspoon of oil to a pressure cooker and heat on medium-low flame.
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2. 2
   Add whole spices: 2 cloves, 1 cardamom, a small cinnamon stick piece, and 1 bay leaf. Sauté until fragrant.
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   Add 1 teaspoon each of peppercorns, coriander seeds, and cumin seeds. Continue sautéing.
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   Add a few garlic cloves, a small piece of chopped ginger, and 2 roughly chopped small onions. Sauté for about 1 minute.
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   Add 2 small tomatoes cut into large pieces, keeping the flame low.
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   Add 2 tablespoons of soaked moong dal, 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder, and 1 teaspoon salt. Gently mix everything.
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   Pour in approximately 3 cups of water.
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   Add 1 bowl of washed and strained moringa leaves, gently mixing them in.
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   Close the pressure cooker and pressure cook for about 2 whistles on medium flame.
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10. 10
    Turn off the stove and let the pressure release completely.
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11. 11
    Strain the soup, removing the bay leaf and whole spices.
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12. 12
    Transfer the cooled cooked ingredients to a blender and grind into a smooth paste.
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    Pour the strained soup into another pot and heat on low flame.
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    Gradually incorporate the ground paste into the soup and mix to thicken it.
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    Adjust the thickness of the soup to your preference by adding more water if needed.
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    Season with a pinch of salt and pepper, adjusting to taste. Give it a quick mix and serve hot.
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