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Friday, November 20, 2009

ASHGOURD CLEAR SOUP


This is a healthy soup. This benefits people with jaundice , urinary infection and stomach ulcers.

INGREDIENTS:

Ash gourd - 1/4 kg.

Turmeric powder - 1/4 tsp.

Cumin seeds - 1/2 tsp.

Pepper- 1/4 tsp.

Butter - 1 tablespoon
Coriander leaves - few

Salt - as per taste


METHOD:


Heat a pressure pan, melt butter, add turmeric powder, pepper and cumin seeds. Saute till pepper pops up and add the chopped ashgourd and salt. Pour in 2 cups of water and cook for 1 whistle. When cool puree it in a mixie, strain well, reheat, garnish with coriander leaves and serve hot.

17 comments :

  1. Soup looks reallly comforting, feel like grabbing that whole bowl rite now..

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  2. woo its healthy and delicious soup.

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  3. Wow, simple and healthy. Thanks for sharing such a healthy recipe. Looks awesome too.

    Chitchat
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  4. Wow!!! such a lovely medicinal recipe.

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  5. A good one Shanthi!chk out mine in my archives.I liked the colour you got!

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  6. Looks very healthy and delicious and your Sandwich is awesome too.

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  7. Very simple,yet tasty soup....nice to have in winter season

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  8. A simple and mouth-watering clear soup for our season here akka..

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  9. Very healthy and a unique one..different from the usual...

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  10. Your soup looks so warm and inviting and nurturing!

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  11. Soup looks like a great choice for a chilly day!

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  12. Lovely relishing and a healthy perfect soup

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  13. It is a weight watcher's soup! The colour is so warm and inviting!

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  14. It would be so comforting to have it on a cold rainy afternoon/night... great Shanthi ji!

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