Creamy Almond Soup ( Jain International Recipe)

by Tarla Dalal

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The goodness of almonds complements the tasty white-pumpkin puree. . . . You couldn't have tasted a more wholesome soup before!

Creamy Almond Soup ( Jain International Recipe) recipe - How to make Creamy Almond Soup ( Jain International Recipe)

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cooking Time: 20 mins Total Time: 30 mins 4Makes 4 servings
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Ingredients

1/4 cup almonds (badam)
2 cups bottle gourd (doodhi / lauki) , cut into small pieces
1 tsp cornflour dissolved in 2 tbsp water
4 to 5 drops almond essence
1 cup milk
2 tbsp oil
salt and to taste

For The Garnish
1/4 cup fresh cream

Method

Soak the almonds in hot water for 10 minutes and remove their skins. Take a few aside for the garnish and thinly slice and roast them on a tava (griddle) or in an oven until crisp. Keep aside.
Heat the oil in a pressure cooker. Add the white pumpkin, the remaining almonds, 3 cups of water and salt and pressure cook for 2 whistles.
When cooked, blend into purée, add the cornflour mixture, almond essence, salt, pepper and milk.
Bring to a boil and then simmer for some time till the soup thickens.
Fill the bowl with the soup and garnish with cream and roasted almond slices
Serve hot.

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