Soup

Oats Garlic Vegetable Soup

May 12, 2015 by Geetika Leave a Comment

Ingredients

2 tsp finely chopped garlic
1 cup chopped and boiled mixed vegetables (french beans, carrot, and cauliflower)
1 tsp olive oil
1/4 cup finely chopped onions
salt and pepper to taste
2 tbsp quick-cooking rolled oats
2 tbsp chopped coriander

Method

Heat the oil in a deep non-stick pan, add the garlic and onions and sauté on a medium flame for 1 to 2 minutes. Add the mixed vegetables, 3 cups of water, salt, and pepper mix well and cook on a medium flame for 2 minutes, while stirring occasionally.

Add the oats and coriander, mix well and cook on a medium flame for another 1 minute.

Serve hot. You can add some lemon juice to enhance the taste.

Protein rich lentil soup

July 20, 2011 by Geetika Leave a Comment

Ingredients
2 tbsp masoor dal (split red lentil)
1 cup onions, sliced
3/4 cup chopped tomatoes
2 garlic cloves, crushed
1/2 tsp chilli powder (optional)
1 tsp oil
salt to taste

To Serve
lemon slices
1/4 cup cooked rice

Method

1. Heat the oil in a pressure cooker and fry the onions for a little time.
2. Add the crushed garlic and chilli powder. Fry again until it releases a nice aroma.
3. Add 2½ cups of water, the tomatoes and the washed masoor dal and cook in a pressure cooker (3-4 whistles).
4. When cooked, pass the mixture through a sieve.
5. Boil for 15 minutes. Add salt.
6. Serve hot with cooked rice and slices of lemon.