Its -5 Degree celsius. Sun shines throughout the day but you can hardly feel its warmth.It's February and days are longer by an hour in the evening which definitely gives a lot of hope that Winter will pass by . Chilled wind makes it worse ,its then you desperately search for a cosy den. Not just a cosy corner but also comforting food to soothe the bruises of the winter soul. A hearty soup bowl could be a perfect remedy.
Nothing fancy was the idea, rather to create something from the locally available supermarket would best save the time. All that boring soup can be elevated to an interesting dish with few magic tricks. check out the magic.
Preparation time – 10 mins
Cooking time – 25 mins.
Serves – 4 Bowls
Ingredients:
Potato – 2 (Large), cubedOnion – 1 (Large), cubedCelery root – 150 gm , cubed (optional but adds to the taste)Leek – 1 stem, sliced (optional but adds to the taste)Garlic – 1 cloveGreen chilli – 1(Optional), choppedRed Lentil(Masoor daal ) – HandfulCarrot – 1 small, cubedPepper cons- 1 tspCrushed pepper – 1 tspSalt as per tasteDash of oil. Water – 2 to 3 cups Cilantro/coriander leaves for garnishing (optional but adds to the taste)
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