Tasty Broccoli Soup for the Upcoming Monsoon!
Creamy Broccoli Soup
Broccoli is a low-calorie vegetable that is packed with nutrients and antioxidants. It is extremely beneficial to health and making it a part of our diet is highly recommended.
Ingredients
- Fresh chopped broccoli florets – 2 cups
- Onion, chopped – 1
- Garlic, chopped – 4 cloves
- Milk – 1/2 cup
- Butter – 2 tbsp
- Almonds – 5
- Salt and pepper according to individual taste
Method
- Wash the broccoli florets and drop them into a bowl of hot water.
- Blanch for 15 to 20 seconds. Then, drain all the water.
- Heat 2 tablespoons of butter in a saucepan.
- Add ¼ cup of chopped onions and ¼ or ½ teaspoon of chopped garlic.
- Add the blanched broccoli.
- Add 2 cups of water.
- Add the almonds.
- Cover with a lid and simmer on low to medium-low heat until the broccoli is tender (about 6 to 7 minutes).
- Switch off the flame and allow it to cool.
- Once cooled, blend in a mixer to a creamy consistency.
- Transfer to a saucepan and add 1/2 cup of milk.
- Add the required quantity of salt and pepper powder.
- Gently heat soup (do not boil) and serve.
Garlic Masala Puffed Rice
This is a simple snack that you can make in a jiffy and carry around with you when you’re on the move. It is tasty, helps avoid junk food and is made with regular pantry ingredients.
Ingredients
- Puffed rice – 5 cups
- Mustard seeds – ½ tsp
- Cumin seeds – ½ tsp
- Peanuts – ¼ cup
- Crushed garlic cloves – 2-3
- Turmeric powder – ¼ tsp
- Red chilli powder – 1 tsp
- Sugar – ½ tsp
- Salt to taste
- Oil – 2-3 tbsp
Method
- Firstly, dry roast the puffed rice in a pan on low heat until it becomes crispy and crunchy. This takes about 2-3 minutes. Cool them completely.
- Heat oil in a pan on medium flame. Add mustard seeds, and cumin (jeera) seeds, and let them splutter.
- Then, add raw peanuts and roast.
- Add crushed garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes.
- Turn off the heat. Add turmeric powder, red chilli powder, sugar, and salt. Mix well.
- Next, add the roasted puffed rice and toss until well combined.
- Your tasty snack is now ready to serve!
