Burnt Garlic Broccoli Soup

 

Ingredients (Serves 3 - 4)

1) 1 Medium Broccoli Flower

2) 4 Medium Sized Carrots (Cut in circles) 

3) Cilantro / Coriander leaves  - 1/2 bunch

4) 1 diced Onion 

5) 3 Sweet Potatoes - cut in circles

6) 3 to 4 Tomatoes cut into thin slices (circles)

7) Ground Pepper - 1 Teaspoon ( or more as per your taste)

8) 1/2 Cup mil 

9) Coconut Oil (2 Teaspoons) or Cooking butter

10) Pinch of Salt (Optional) 

11) 5 roasted garlic pods

12) 5 fresh / raw peeled garlic pods

Procedure

1) Add coconut oil / cooking butter to the skillet , add the fresh / raw garlic pods, sliced onions, broccoli flowerets and cook for 3-5 mins.  After 5 mins , add milk let the mixture cook for another 5-8 mins. switch off the heat and let cool. Add pepper powder and salt as per taste. 

2) Add the contents to a blender and blend into a soup consistency and keep it aside

3) In another skillet, add 2 teaspoons of oil and sauté the sliced carrots and sweet potatoes. cook for 5-8 mins, add pepper powder and salt for seasoning. Switch off the heat.

4) Pour the soup into a serving bowl, garnish with coriander leaves and roasted garlic pods. Plate the sautéed vegetables on an other plate

5) Serve and Enjoy !!

Rajma (Kidney Beans) Mixed Veg Soup

 

Ingredients (Serves 2 - 3)

1) 1 Cup Cooked Rajma (Kidney Beans) - Soaked for 12 hours, and the pressure cooked (5-6 whistles)

2) Medium Sized Carrots (Cut in circles) - 3 

3) Cilantro  - 1/2 bunch

4) 1 diced Onion  (for garnish) and 1 Onion cut in slices

5) Spinach - Few leaves or as per preference

6) Tomato puree (3 to 4 Tomatoes and 3 garlic cloves), You may add few roasted peanuts to the puree for additional flavour

7) Ground Pepper - 1 Teaspoon ( or more as per your taste)

8) 1/2 Medium Lemon Squeeze 

9) Coconut Oil (2 Teaspoons)

10) Pinch of Salt (Optional) 

Procedure

1) Add coconut oil to the skillet , and add the sliced onions, carrots and sauté for 3-5 mins. To this add the Tomato puree and cook until the oil comes out and the raw flavour of tomatoes is gone

2) Add the cooked Rajma along with the juice to Carrots, Tomato mix and cook for few mins. Add ground pepper and salt for taste. Add Spinach leaves and switch off the heat and close the lid.

3) Soup Serving -  Pour the soup in a bowl, squeeze lemon juice as per taste, add coriander and onions as garnish and serve.

4) Enjoy !!

Broccoli Carrot Salad

 

Ingredients (Serves 2)

1) 1 Medium Sized Broccoli Flower

2) Medium Sized Carrots (Grated) - 3 

3) Cilantro  - 1/2 bunch

4) 1 Diced Onion 

5) Tomatoes (Diced) - 2 

6) Ground Pepper - 1 Teaspoon ( or more as per your taste)

7) 1/2 Medium Lemon Squeeze 

8) Coconut Oil (2 Teaspoons)

9) Pinch of Salt (Optional) 

10) Roasted Peanuts - one fistful (For Garnish)

Procedure

1) Add the Grated Carrots, Tomatoes, Onion, Cilantro into a bowl and mix them well. Add Lemon Squeeze and Pepper powder for seasoning.

2) Take a skillet and add 2 teaspoons of coconut / groundnut cold pressed oil. After the oil heats up, add the Broccoli Flowerets and Sautee for 2-3 minutes. Add pinch of salt and a teaspoon of pepper powder for seasoning. Toss the Flowerets and switch off the flame / heat

3) Salad Plating -  Plate the Broccoli Flowerets and Grated carrot mixture on a plate. Garnish with the roasted peanuts.

4) Serve & Enjoy !!