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Herveg Soup

You require:

Beetroot – 1 (finely chopped)

Carrot – 1 (finely chopped)

Thoothuvalai leaves – 5

Mullu Murungai leaves – 5

Ajwain – 1 tsp

Soup powder – ½ tsp

Water and salt  - as required

Method:

Pressure cook all the ingredients in enough water. Let it cool.

Mash the vegetables. Add salt and soup powder. Serve hot with fried bread crumbs.

If required, add more water or milk (optional). You may also add fresh cream or sprinkle ghee for an     added flavour and taste.

Tasty, healthy and nutritious herveg soup is ready!

- Y. Mohammed Moinudeen,

Spinach Soup

You require:

Spinach – 1 bunch (chopped)

Onions – ¼ cup (chopped)

Garlic -3 (chopped)

Gram flour – 1 tbsp

Cumin powder – ¼ tsp

Oil / butter – 1 tsp

Water – 2 cups

Salt and pepper powder – as required

Fresh cream – for topping (optional)

Method:

Fry the spinach, onions and garlic in oil/butter.

Add salt and pepper powder.

Now add gram flour, cumin powder and water. Boil well

Grind to a fine paste. If the paste is thick, add more water to bring it to soup consistency. Garnish with fresh cream and serve hot.

Tips: You may use grated paneer or cheese instead of fresh cream for a different flavour.

- Subhashree Iyer,.