Ingredients for Coconut milk-Veggie soup
- 1/2 cup chickpeas (channa dal) cooked
- 1 cup carrot juliened
- 1 cup zucchini
- 1 cup cauliflower florets, steamed
- 1 cup green capsicum, chopped
- 1 cup finely chopped onion
- 1/2 cup water cress
- 1 tablespoon ghee
- 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
- Pinch asafetida
- 1/4 cup cilantro, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 1/4 cup curry leaves
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 3 Crushed green chilies
- 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
- 1 teaspoon garlic, minced (optional)
- 1 tablespoon masala powder
- 1 cup coconut milk
- as needed Salt (Himalayan pink salt)
- soup
Cooking Instructions for making Coconut milk-Veggie soup
Prepare a checklist. Keep supplies close at hand.
Keep supplies close at hand.
Keep supplies close at hand. Cook the channa split in a bowl with 2 times water in a pressure cooker.. Boil water in a kadai (pan) over medium heat. Place in the steam basket. Place the cauliflower buds in it. Turn off the stove after the cauliflower florets become slightly soft. Take out the basket
Heat oil in a heavy pan over medium heat, add mustard seeds. Let it splutter- about 2 minutes. Then add cumin seeds, asafetida. Sauté onions, add green chilies, curry leaves, turmeric powder, ginger and garlic. When onion turns brown, 3-4 minutes add 3 cups of water. Add remaining vegetables except cauliflower, cover and cook until the vegetables get soft. Stir in cooked channa.. Bring it to boil. Add masala powder and stir. Simmer the fire.
Let all the flavors come together, about 4-5 minutes. Then add coconut milk and stir. Turn off the stove. Add salt. I use organic Himalayan pink salt. Mash the vegetables with a whisk or spoon. Garnish with chopped coriander leaves.
Always taste before serving. Serve hot or at room temperature. A small bowl of soup is a complete meal. What you see along with the bowl of soup are curry fruits and water cress. it is cold; very chilly. I have a severe cold and cough. remember the old saying-stuff the cold. There is nothing more satisfying and comforting than a hot soup loaded with flavor, aroma and rich nutrients. Enjoy
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