Tomato Soup

Tomato Soup

 Ingredients:

1 kg Tomatoes (chopped)

1 onion (Chopped)

2 bay leaves (tej patta)

1 star anise (badyan)

1½ tbsp Butter

1 tbsp All purpose flour [maida]

1 tsp Sugar/Sugar substitute

1 tsp Black pepper powder (freshly Ground)

1 tbsp Fresh cream (optional)

1 tbsp chopped Coriander leaves

Salt to taste

Method:

Heat 1 tbsp butter in a pressure cooker and add star anise and bay leaves, after a minute add the chopped onion. Sauté  the onion till they are soft and translucent. Now add the chopped tomatoes along with 1½cup of water and pressure cook them. After the mixture cools discard the star anise and bay leaves. Puree the mixture in a blender. Strain the puree to remove seeds and skin of tomatoes. Heat ½ tbsp butter in a pan to that add the all purpose flour and sauté for a minute on low heat. (stir frequently). Now add the strained puree in small quantities to avoid formation of lumps. Add sugar substitute/ sugar, black pepper powder and simmer for 2-3 minutes. Add fresh cream just before serving. Garnish with chopped coriander leaves. Serve hot with croutons.

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Pumpkin Soup

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Pumpkin Soup

 Ingredients:

500 gms Red Pumpkin (peeled & cut)

1 Onion (finely sliced)

4 Garlic cloves (chopped)

½ tsp Ginger (grated)

½ tsp Cumin powder [jeera]

½ tsp Black pepper powder

½” piece Cinnamon [dalchini]

½ Cup Milk (low fat)

2 tsp Butter/Olive oil

1 tsp chopped Coriander leaves

Salt to taste

Method:

Heat oil in a pan; add cinnamon and onion and sauté till the onion is soft and translucent. Add chopped garlic and sauté for a minute. Now add the cut pumpkin, grated ginger and 2 cups water and cook till the pumpkin is tender and done. Cool the mixture and remove the cinnamon stick. Transfer the mixture to a food processor and blend it until it turns into a smooth texture. Pour the smooth puree back into the pan and add milk (adjust the consistency by adding water). Simmer on medium heat and now add cumin and pepper powder. Add salt as per taste and cook on low heat for a minute. Garnish with chopped coriander leaves and serve hot.

 

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Grilled Jumbo Prawns with Cheese

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