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Thursday, June 16, 2011

MAITRI Challenge Recipe: Chilled Cucumber Soup




Recently as part of the MAITRI friendship chain, the very sweet Swapna of  Simple Vegetarian Recipes sent me a much-anticipated parcel. Lo and behold! Swapna made my day with a very sweet card and a really cute gift… check it out!


Of course, the parcel also contained the mystery ingredient tangy Black Salt or Kala Namak. I had so much fun thinking up of recipes to concoct with the kala namak. So at the end of it all I give you this simple and absolutely refreshing chilled cucumber soup.

Swapna.. I'm so glad I was matched with you! Thank you for the lovely parcel. Priya and Reshmi, your efforts at thinking up of this delicious idea of a friendship chain and bringing it to life are much appreciated!

This recipe also goes out to my friend KK for his request on 5-minute healthy recipes… I hope you like this one!


What You Need:
1 Large Cucumber - diced and deseeded (or 2 Small Cucumbers)
2 Scallions / Green Onions / Spring Onions – Chopped
Juice of Half a Lemon or 1 Small Lemon
1 Garlic Clove – Smashed
2 Cups Yoghurt
1 Scant Teaspoon Black Salt/ Kala Namak
Salt to Taste
White Pepper to Taste

To Garnish:
Chopped Tomato, Mint, Freshly Roasted Cumin Powder

Getting Down to Business:
Blend all the ingredients till smooth. If desired you can strain the soup for a smoother consistency.

Let the soup chill in the refrigerator. This will also help the flavors settle.

Garnish with either chopped tomatoes or mint and roasted cumin powder.

Notes:
If you are feeling bold, throw in some green chili for heat. To take the heat factor down a notch, you could deseed the chili.

For a smoother, richer soup you could also add in cream or sour cream.

I used non-fat yoghurt to cut down the calories.

5 comments:

  1. Wow Lav, great job dear. Glad you loved to be part of it. The pleasure was all ours. Thanks for liking it :)

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  2. Well done dear....im soo happy you liked it!!
    Thats a perfect and comforting soup!!

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  3. @ Priya - Hi Priya! Looking forward to more challenges and event like MAITRI!

    @ Swapna - Thanks Swapna! Hopefully we get to meet someday! :)

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  4. Honestly, I have never been a great fan of chilled soups... but this sounds good! and easy. i think im gonna give it a shot :)

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  5. @ Swati - Hey Swati! I'm beginning to have a super love affair with chilled soups! I'll send you a recipe for the best ever cucumber dill soup that I had recently… TDF!

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