Hot And Sour Soup

Cook along · 12 steps

Method

1. 1

   Heat 1 tsp oil. Add 1 chopped green chilli and 1 tsp grated ginger. Sauté on low flame.

2. 2

   Add ¼ cup finely chopped beans, ¼ cup chopped carrots, ¼ cup chopped capsicum, ½ cup chopped coriander leaves, and 2 tbsp finely chopped coriander stalks. Do not skip the coriander stalks - they add great flavor.

3. 3

   Mix well and cook on high flame for 2-3 minutes. Keep vegetables crunchy - do not overcook.

   

4. 4

   Add salt to taste, ¼ tsp black pepper powder, 2 tbsp drumstick sauce, 1 tbsp tomato ketchup, and 1 tsp lemon juice. Mix well.

5. 5

   Add 3 cups water and boil on low flame for 5-7 minutes.

6. 6

   Add 1 tsp sugar and mix. The soup has boiled well.

   

7. 7

   No soya sauce is used as soy products contain high protein and are not offered to Thakurji.

8. 8

   For corn flour slurry: Take 2 tbsp corn flour and mix with ¼ cup water until smooth.

9. 9

   Add the corn flour slurry to the soup. Stir continuously for 1-2 minutes to prevent lumps.

   

10. 10

    After 2 minutes, the soup will become thick. Check the consistency - it should be smooth and pourable.

11. 11

    The healthy Hot and Mild Vegetable Soup is ready. Perfect for winter season.

12. 12

    Serve hot. Place Tulsi leaves and offer to Thakurji. Chant Hare Krishna Hare Krishna Krishna Krishna Hare Hare Hare Ram Hare Ram Ram Ram Hare Hare