Green Peas Soup

This tasty and protein-rich soup can be a great way to start a meal.

Ingredients:

3/4C of Green peas, fresh

5 tsp of Vegetable oil

1 tsp of Ginger, grated

1 tsp Jeera (cumin)

1/4 tsp Methi Dana (Fenugreek seeds)

1/4 tsp Turmeric powder

1/4 tsp Garam Masala

1 tsp Lemon Juice

1/4 tsp Black Pepper

1 ½ tsp of fresh cream (optional)

2 C water

Pinch of salt

Source of protein

Comfort food

Using no water or very little water, blend green peas into a coarse paste.
Fry the coarse peas paste along with the grated ginger and a pinch of salt in 3 tsp oil over medium flame for 5 minutes. Keep it aside.
In another pan, heat 2 tsp of oil, add Jeera and Methi Dana to crackle.
Add turmeric powder and 2 cups of water, then bring to a boil.
To the boiling mixture, add the roasted peas mixture, turn the flame to low, and cook for 20 minutes.
Turn off the heat.
Add Black Pepper, Garam Masala, and Lemon juice. Mix well, cover the lid, and leave for a few minutes.
Garnish the soup with 1/2 tsp of fresh cream and serve hot or cold.