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Luke Coutinho (Designed by Priyanka Vithlani, Meal planning analyst)

Easy vegetable detox soup

Time to give your tummy a break post the indulgences! Try this heartwarming anti-Inflammatory soup and nourish your mind and body as you reflect back on the memories of Diwali this year.
Servings: 4
Course: Soup
Cuisine: Indian
Calories: 57

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups Spinach
  • ½ cup Bottle gourd
  • ½ cup Cauliflower/Carrot
  • ¾ cup Moong dal Presoaked Split lentil/Yellow lentil
  • 50 gms Quinoa or Handpounded rice
  • 3 cups Water
  • Pepper and salt to taste
  • 2 tsp Ginger
  • 2 tsp Garlic
  • 1 tsp IMMUNITY powder
  • ½ tsp Cold pressed Coconut oil
  • Fresh thyme, steamed sprouts, or sesame seeds, for garnish

Method
 

  1. In a pressure cooker a few drops of oil saute the vegetables.
  2. Add dal and rice or quinoa.
  3. Add salt pepper and ginger, garlic and IMMUNITY powder.
  4. Add water and pressure cook until 3 whistles.
  5. Whisk well with a ladle and serve hot.
  6. Fresh thyme, steamed sprouts as per choice , or sesame seeds, for garnish.

Notes

  • Paired with vegetables, grains and lentil, this fiber rich soup can be taken as a one pot meal too.
  • Rich in antioxidants and anti-inflammatory thereby helping streamline digestion.