Indian Soups

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Serves: 4

Cooking time (approx.): 13 minutes

Style: Indian Vegetarian

 

200 grams (about 8 oz.) mixed vegetables (beans, carrots, potatoes)

finely chopped.

1 medium onion(s) chopped

2 tablespoon(s) butter

1 tablespoon(s) plain flour (maida)

4 teacups milk

1 teacup(s) water

salt and pepper to taste

 

 

Boil the vegetables in water on medium heat for about 6 minutes or

till tender and cooked.

In a pan, heat butter on medium level for a few seconds. Add the

chopped onions and fry for about 3 minutes or till onions are

transparent.

Add the flour and milk. Stir well. Now add the vegetables and water.

Mix well and keep on medium heat for about 4 minutes. Season with

salt and pepper.

Serve hot with: croutons.

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Quick Tomato Soup

 

Serves: 4

Cooking time (approx.): 7 minutes

Style: Indian Vegetarian

 

4 cups tomato juice

2 teaspoon(s) cornflour dissolved in a little cold water

1 teaspoon(s) roasted cumin seed powder

1 teaspoon(s) ginger - garlic paste

1 tablespoon(s) milk

salt and pepper to season.

 

 

Combine all the ingredients in a vessel except for milk and bring to

a boil on medium flame.

Let it simmer on low heat for about 4 minutes.

Add the milk and let it simmer again on low heat for about 3 minute

(s).

Serve hot with: croutons or bread sticks.

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Creamy Spinach Soup

 

Serves: 4

Cooking time (approx.): 14 minutes

Style: Indian Vegetarian

 

4 cups spinach leaves

2 cup(s) water

1 onion(s) chopped

1 cup(s) milk

2 tablespoon(s) plain flour (maida)

1 tablespoon(s) fresh cream

2 tablespoon(s) butter

salt and pepper to season.

 

 

Wash the spinach leaves and discard the thick stems. Boil along with

the water for 8 minutes or till the spinach is well cooked. Cool and

puree in a blender. Keep aside.

Heat the butter in a pan. Add the chopped onions and saute on medium

heat for 3 minute(s) or till the onions are transparent. Now, add

the plain flour and fry briefly on low heat.

Add now the spinach puree, milk, salt and pepper. Simmer on low heat

for 3 minute(s).

Add the fresh cream just before serving.

 

Serve hot with: cheese crackers.

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Clear Onion Soup

 

Serves: 4

Cooking time (approx.):12 minutes

Style: Indian Vegetarian

 

2 onion(s) chopped

4 cups water

2 teaspoon(s) cornflour dissolved in a little cold water

2 tablespoon(s) grated cheese

2 tablespoon(s) butter

salt to taste

 

 

Heat the butter in a pan. Add the chopped onion(s) and saute on low

heat for 8 minutes or till they are well browned.

Add the water, grated cheese and salt. Bring to boil on medium heat.

Add the cornflour and simmer on low heat for 4 minutes.

Top with a dash of grated cheese just before serving.

 

Serve hot with: fried bread pieces.