Green Peas Pod Soup, Hara Vatana Soup Recipe
by Tarla Dalal
This interesting Green Peas Pod Soup (Hara Vatana Soup) makes use of both the pod and the fresh green peas inside!
Sautéed in butter together with onions, the pods and peas acquire a very appetizing aroma and flavour, which makes the soup a top-class starter! A simple seasoning of pepper is all that this soup needs to win over the diners’ hearts.
To add some crunch top with Toasted Croutons , Garlic Croutons, Potato Croutons or Cheese Croutons .
Green Peas Pod Soup, Hara Vatana Soup Recipe recipe - How to make Green Peas Pod Soup, Hara Vatana Soup Recipe
Preparation Time: Cooking Time: Total Time:
Makes 6 servings
2 cups green pea pods
1 cup fresh green peas
1/2 cup roughly chopped onions
2 tsp butter
salt and freshly ground black pepper (kalimirch) to taste
- Method
- Heat the butter in a pressure cooker, add the green pea pods, fresh green peas, onions and sauté on a medium flame for 2 minutes.
- Add 1 cup of water, mix well and pressure cook for 1 whistle.
- Allow the steam escape before opening the lid.
- Cool slightly and blend in a mixer till smooth.
- Strain the mixture along with 1 cup of water using a strainer.
- Transfer the mixture into a deep non-stick pan, add the salt and pepper, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 2 to 3 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
- Serve hot.
| Energy | 34 cal |
| Protein | 1.8 g |
| Carbohydrates | 4.9 g |
| Fiber | 2.1 g |
| Fat | 0.8 g |
| Cholesterol | 2.5 mg |
| Vitamin A | 51.4 mcg |
| Vitamin B1 | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B2 | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B3 | 0 mg |
| Vitamin C | 3.3 mg |
| Folic Acid | 2.8 mcg |
| Calcium | 9.8 mg |
| Iron | 0.4 mg |
| Magnesium | 9.7 mg |
| Phosphorus | 38.1 mg |
| Sodium | 10.5 mg |
| Potassium | 32.7 mg |
| Zinc | 0 mg |
Green pea soup with the skin, was very new to my knowledge, but believe me it was just superb.. I had a big bowl of this soup.. nice creamy and smooth in taste..