Green Peas Soup
This tasty and protein-rich soup can be a great way to start a meal.
Ingredients:
- 3/4C of Green peas, fresh
- 5 tsp of Vegetable oil
- 1tsp of Ginger, grated
- 1tsp Jeera (cumin)
- 1/4tsp Methi Dana (Fenugreek seeds)
- 1/4tsp Turmeric powder
- 1/4tsp Garam Masala
- 1Tsp Lemon Juice
- 1/4tsp Black Pepper
- 1 ½ tsp of fresh cream (optional)
- 2 C water
- Pinch of salt
Highlights:
- Source of protein
- Comfort food
- Portion size: 3
- Serving size: 1/2c
Procedure:
- Using no water or very little water blend green peas into a coarse paste.
- Fry the coarse peas paste along with the grated ginger, pinch of salt in 3 tsp oil over the medium flame for 5 minutes. Keep it aside.
- In another pan, heat 2 tsp of oil, add Jeera, Methi Dana to crackle. Add turmeric powder and add 2 cups of water to boil.
- To the above boiling mixture add the roasted peas mixture and turn the flame to low and cook for 20 minutes. Turn off the heat.
- Add Black Pepper, Garam Masala and Lemon juice. Mix well and cover the lid and leave for few minutes.
- Garnish the soup with 1/2tsp of fresh cream and serve hot or cold.