Cabbage Soup

A hearty soup- at the same time inexpensive.


Cooking Time : 50 mins.
Preparation Time : 20 mins.

Serves 6.
For the stock
225 grams cabbage

225 grams white pumpkin (lauki)

2 onions

2 potatoes


For the topping
1 finely chopped onion

1 finely chopped carrot

1/2 teacup finely chopped cabbage

1 1/2 teacups white sauce

1 tablespoon butter

salt and pepper to taste


For the stock

1. Cut all the vegetables into big pieces. Add 7 teacups of water and cook in a pressure cooker.

2. When cooked, pass through a sieve.

How to proceed

1. Heat the butter in a vessel and fry the vegetables for the topping for at least 3 to 4 minutes.

2. Add the stock and cook for at least 20 minutes.

3. Add the white sauce, salt and pepper.

4. Serve hot.

Noodle Soup

Here is a light, tasty soup which can be made in a jiffy. If you wish, reduce the quantity of cheese.


Preparation Time : 15 mins.
Cooking Time : 15 mins.

Serves 6.
Ingredients
2 small bunches spring onions

75 grams boiled noodles

100 grams grated cheese

3 1/2 teacups milk

2 tablespoons butter

salt to taste

pepper to taste


Method

1. Chop the onions with leaves.

2. Heat the butter in a vessel and fry the onions for a few minutes.

3. Add 2 teacups of water and boil for 10 minutes.

4. Add the hot milk, noodles, salt and pepper and cheese.

5. Serve hot.

Potato Soup

Try this rich potato soup, sprinkled with grated cheese, for a refreshing change.


Cooking Time : 40 mins.
Preparation Time : 10 mins.

Serves 6.
Ingredients
450 grams medium sized potatoes

1 onion

2 tablespoons butter

1 bay leaf
3 teacups milk

1/2 teacup fresh cream

salt and pepper to taste


Method

1. Slice the potatoes and onion finely.

2. Melt the butter in a vessel, add the vegetables. cover and cook on a slow flame for at least 5 minutes.

3. Add the bay leaf, 1 1/2 teacups of water and the milk. Simmer for 20 to 30 minutes.

4. Take out the bay leaf. Blend the mixture in a liquidiser and strain the soup.

5. Reheat the soup and add the cream, salt and pepper.

6. Serve hot.

A gr8 pick me up!

A quencher and cooler, with that pick-me-up effect.


Serves 4.
Ingredients
½ cup peeled and chopped raw mango

½ cup chopped coriander leaves

½ cup chopped mint leaves

1-2 green chillies, chopped

½ teaspoon roasted cumin (jeera) powder

½ teaspoon sanchal (black salt)

1 tablespoon sugar

salt to taste


Method

1. Grind all the ingredients in a blender into a fine paste, using a little water.

2. Add three glasses of water to this mixture and allow it to sit for 30 minutes at least.

3. Pour over ice cubes and serve immediately.

Health Drink

This tomato, carrot and orange combination is rich in Vitamin A and hence good for the eyes.

Preparation Time : a few mins.
Cooking Time : Nil.
Makes 2 glasses.
Ingredients
1 cup tomatoes, chopped
1 cup carrot, chopped

segments of 1 orange

a few drops lemon juice

1 teaspoon sugar

salt and pepper to taste

crushed ice to serve

Method

1. Mix the tomatoes, carrot, orange, lemon juice, sugar and ½ cup of water and blend in a blender of obtain juice. Strain.

2. Add the salt and pepper.

3. Serve cold with crushed ice.