Dudhi Soup, Lauki Soup
by Tarla Dalal
dudhi soup recipe | Indian style bottle gourd soup | lauki soup | creamy doodhi soup | with 20 amazing images.
This Indian style bottle gourd soup will soothe your soul with its aesthetic flavour and soothing consistency. Learn how to make dudhi soup recipe | Indian style bottle gourd soup | lauki soup | creamy doodhi soup |
Doodhi or bottle gourd is one of the healthiest vegetables that is locally available. It has high fiber and water content that makes this lauki soup an ideal option for weight management, digestion and detoxifying your body.
Making a healthy and comforting lauki soup with doodhi and a medley of other vegetables is one of the simplest ways to enjoy good health. Doodhi has a low Glycemic index and hence one of the best vegetable options for those with high blood sugar levels.
healthy lauki soup is good for those with diabetes, blood pressure, heart issues, weight loss and more importantly for everyone who wants to live a healthy lifestyle.
pro tips to make dudhi soup: 1. Do not add extra water if you like to have thick soup. 2. You can add any other vegetables of your choice in the soup. 3.Do not overcook the soup to maintain the crunch of the vegetables
Enjoy dudhi soup recipe | Indian style bottle gourd soup | lauki soup | creamy doodhi soup | with detailed step by step photos.
Dudhi Soup, Lauki Soup recipe - How to make Dudhi Soup, Lauki Soup
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Makes 6 servings
For Dudhi Soup
2 cups peeled and roughly chopped bottle gourd (doodhi / lauki)
1/2 cup finely chopped mixed vegetables
freshly ground black pepper (kalimirch) powder to taste
1/8 tsp salt or as advised by doctor / dietitian
1 tbsp lemon juice
For The Garnish
1 tbsp finely chopped coriander (dhania)
For dudhi soup
- For dudhi soup
- To make {span class="bold1"}dudhi soup{/span}, combine chopped bottle gourd along with 1 cup water in a pressure cooker and pressure cook on a medium flame for 2 whistles.
- Allow the steam to escape and then open the lid, cool the mixture and blend till smooth. Do not strain it.
- Transfer the mixture to a broad pan and add the vegetables along with 1 cup water and pepper powder.
- Mix well and cook on a medium flame for 3 to 4 minutes or until the vegetables are completely cooked, while stirring occasionally.
- Remove from the flame, just before serving, pour equal quantities of the soup into 4 individual bowls.
- Add some salt and lemon juice and mix well.
- Serve {span class="bold1"}dudhi soup{/span} immediately garnished with coriander.
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what is dudhi soup made of?
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See the below image of list of ingredients for making dudhi soup.
how to make dudhi soup
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To make dudhi soup recipe | Indian style bottle gourd soup | healthy lauki soup | creamy doodhi soup | in a pressure cooker add 2 cups peeled and roughly chopped bottle gourd (doodhi / lauki).
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Add 1 cup water.
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Pressure cook on medium flame for 2 whistles.
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Allow the steam to escape and then open the lid.
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Cool the mixture and transfer it to the mixer jar.
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Blend till smooth. Do not strain it.
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Transfer the mixture to a broad pan.
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Add ½ cup finely chopped mixed vegetables (french beans , cabbage , coloured capsicum , crushed green peas)
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Add pepper to taste.
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Add 1 cup water.
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Mix well.
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Cook on medium flame for 3 to 4 minutes or until the vegetables are completely cooked.
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Remove off the flame, just before serving, pour equal quantity of soup in the bowls.
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Add some salt on top (as advised).
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Garnish with little coriander.
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Add little lemon juice.
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Serve dudhi soup | Indian style bottle gourd soup | healthy lauki soup | creamy doodhi soup | immediately.
pro tips to make dudhi soup
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Do not add extra water if you like to have thick soup.
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You can add any other vegetables of your choice in the creamy doodhi soup.
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Do not overcook the dudhi soup to maintain the crunch of the vegetables.
benefits of dudhi soup
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Dudhi Soup, Lauki Soup is rich in Vitamin C.
- Vitamin C : Vitamin C is a great defence against coughs and colds. Have citrus fruits, lemons, vegetables ( capsicum, broccoli, cabbage). 23% of RDA.
| Energy | 14 cal |
| Protein | 0.5 g |
| Carbohydrates | 2.7 g |
| Fiber | 1.5 g |
| Fat | 0.1 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Vitamin A | 55.5 mcg |
| Vitamin B1 | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B2 | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.2 mg |
| Vitamin C | 9.1 mg |
| Folic Acid | 4.9 mcg |
| Calcium | 17.7 mg |
| Iron | 0.4 mg |
| Magnesium | 16.2 mg |
| Phosphorus | 24.6 mg |
| Sodium | 68.1 mg |
| Potassium | 66.5 mg |
| Zinc | 0.1 mg |