Drumsticks Soup (शेवग्याच्या शेंगांचं सूप)

Drumsticks Soup (शेवग्याच्या शेंगांचं सूप)

Drumstick (Shevagyachya Shenga) being an incredible source of essential minerals Calcium, iron and phosphorus, strengthens the bones in growing children. Regular addition of drumstick in the diet also reinstate bone density in older people and easing the symptoms of osteoporosis. The anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties of drumstick assists in lessening the symptoms of Asthma, cough and other respiratory problems. For quick relief from common cough and other illnesses relish drumstick soup to bolster the immune system and keep diseases at bay.

Generally we add Drumsticks in Dal or Sambar. Try this soup which is very yummy and not very difficult to cook.

Ingredients (for 6 people) (1 cup = 250 ml)

Drumsticks 4

Tomatoes 2 small

Moong Dal (Split Petite Yellow Lentil) 2 tablespoon

Cumin Seeds ½ teaspoon

Black Pepper to taste

Salt to taste

Desi Ghee / Clarified Butter / Butter ½ teaspoon

Turmeric Powder a pinch

Chopped Coriander 1 teaspoon

Instructions

1. Wash and cut Drumsticks in 2 inch pieces; Add water and a pinch of salt and cook on low flame till tender.

2. Remove drumsticks from water and leave to cool. Do not throw away the stock. We’ll use it in the soup.

3. Wash and cook Moong Dal (Split Petite Yellow Lentil) with a pinch of Turmeric Powder – either in pressure cooker or directly on gas till soft

Cooked Moong Dal, Tomatoes and Coriander

4. Blanch Tomatoes; peel them.

5. In a blender add tomatoes, coriander and make a puree.

6. Blend Moong Dal in the blender separately.

7. Open the drumsticks just by pressing them by fingers; scoop out the pulp using a spoon. Do not discard seeds. Scoop them along with pulp.

8. Blend Drumsticks pulp along with seeds separately.

9. In a Sauce Pan, mix blended Moong Dal, Tomato Puree and drumsticks pulp and stock; add salt as per taste; add water to adjust the consistency.

10. Boil the soup on medium flame for about 5 minutes.

11. In a ladle, heat Desi Ghee / Butter on low flame; add Cumin Seeds, wait till splutter.

12. Pour this in the soup and mix well.

13. Add fresh ground Black pepper.

14. Delicious Drumsticks Soup is ready. Serve hot.

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शेवग्याच्या शेंगांचं सूप

शेवग्याच्या शेंगा सगळ्यांना आवडतात. खूप स्वादिष्ट आणि पौष्टीक असतात.

आपण नेहमी शेंगा आमटीत, कढीत घालतो, भाजी करतो. पण शेंगांचं सूप करून पाहिलंत का ? खूपच चविष्ट लागतं.

साहित्य (६ जणांसाठी) (१ कप = २५० मिली )

शेंवग्याच्या शेंगा ४

टोमॅटो २ छोटे

मुगाची डाळ २ टेबलस्पून

जिरं अर्धा टीस्पून

मिरी चवीनुसार

मीठ चवीनुसार

साजूक तूप / बटर अर्धा टीस्पून

हळद १ चिमूट

चिरलेली कोथिंबीर १ चमचा

कृती

१. शेवग्याच्या शेंगा धुवून घ्या. २ इंच लांबीचे तुकडे करून घ्या. थोड्या पाण्यात मीठ घालून शेंगा नरम होईपर्यंत शिजवून घ्या.

२. शिजल्यावर शेंगा पाण्यातून काढून गार करायला ठेवा. पाणी टाकून देऊ नका. आपण ते नंतर वापरायचेय.

३. मूग डाळ धुवून घ्या. चिमूटभर हळद आणि शिजायला लागेल तेवढं पाणी घालून डाळ शिजवून घ्या. प्रेशर कुकर मध्ये शिजवा किंवा गॅस वर पातेलं ठेवून मऊ होईपर्यंत शिजवा.