BASIL GINGER SOUP

BASIL- GINGER SOUP
Basil ginger soup- which is also called as Thulasi allam soup is very good for winter evenings. This recipe is passed to me from my grand mother. This hot soup is very soothing and can help to prevent cold / alleviate sore throat.

Ingredients:

• Basil / Thulasi leaves- a handful
• Ginger / allam paste- 2 tbsp
• Water - 2 cups
• Corn powder -1 tbsp (mix with 2 tbsp water and keep aside)
• Cardamom powder of 3 nos
• Pepper powder 1 tsp
• Salt to taste

Method:

1. Place basil / thulasi leaves, ginger paste,water, cardamom powder along with pepper powder and salt in a microwave safe glass bowl.Micro high for 5 minutes.
2. Remove it outside and add  corn powder(mixed in 2 tbsp water) to this boiled soup and stir well .
3. Again micro high for  5 minutes and remove it outside and mix them well.
4. Now again place the soup bowl in microwave and micro at minimum temp 180 W for 3 to 4 minutes.
5. Switch off and remove it..Cover with a lid and set it aside for 5 minutes and serve hot..
6. Do not filter, drink as it is.It can be directly boiled on stove top  for 15 minutes and can be had.

Its a very hot yummy soup for cold / sore throat.This can be given to children as well  in very limited quantities with less pepper powder.

COLD PREVENTION

Tips to prevent from cold:

• Not to be exposed to the dust, pollution and cool breeze. Cover yourself properly and cover your nose and mouth .
• Sanitize with a sanitizer, after washing hands properly.
• Drink lots of liquids and water. (at least 2 litres of water a day)
• Drink boiled milk to which turmeric powder is added. Do not eat heavily prefer a light food,but do not skip the food completely.
• Adequate sleep (at least 7 to 8 hours) is needed for body immunity.
• Fruits containing Beta carotene have to be taken.Orange, red,yellow, green coloured fruits and vegetables are to be eaten.
• Daily food which contains Vitamin-C are to be eaten.
• Food supplements that provide Zinc should be eaten.
• Light exercises are to be done.
• Adequate rest should be taken in intervals.

These are some of the tips to be followed to prevent yourself from cold.

VEGGIE CUTLET

Veggie Cutlet
A tasty snack item which can be either deep fried or shallow fried according to your choice .Every body craves for such tasty snack item at evening tea time.

Ingredients:

• Mashed Potatoes-2 cups
• Finely chopped capsicum-1 cup
• Finely chopped Carrot- 1tbsp
• Finely chopped Onion -1/2cup
• Finely chopped Methi-1/2 cup
• Finely chopped Cilantro -2 tbsp
• Finely chopped Curry leaves 1 tbsp
• Bread powder- 2 tbsp
• Ginger garlic paste(optional)-1 tsp
• Garam masala powder - 1/2 tsp
• Red chilli powder 1/2 tsp
• Corn flour 2 tbsp
• Cooking Oil or Butter - For frying.
• Salt (to taste)

Method:

• Mix all these materials in a mixing bowl and make small patties with it.
• Add a little oil or butter to a hot pan and fry the patties evenly on both sides.
• Serve them hot with Ketchup or BarbQ sauce or Ranch.
• Adjust chilli powder / masala according to your tastes.