Drumstick Leaves Soup Recipe | Murungai Keerai Soup Recipe
Drumstick leaves soup also known as murungai keerai soup is a traditional South Indian soup. This soup is so light, warm and healthy, that it perfectly suits people of all ages. It is often prepared at home when someone is feeling tired or unwell. Soups like this are very comforting and easy to digest. Drumstick leaves are rich in vitamins and antioxidants which helps to heal during cold and flu. It can be served as a starter or even as a light meal. With just a few ingredients, you can prepare this nutritious and tasty soup in no time.
Equipment
- Cooking pot
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon Ghee
- ½ teaspoon Cumin Seeds
- 5 cloves Garlic peeled & sliced thinly
- 1 tablespoon Ginger peeled & grated
- 4 no Shallots / Sambar Onion / Chinna Ulli peeled & chopped finely
- 1 medium Tomatoes chopped finely
- 4 cups Drumstick Leaves packed measured
- 6 cups Water
- ½ teaspoon Salt
- ½ teaspoon Black Pepper Powder
Instructions
- Heat oil in a sauce pan. Add in cumin seeds and let it sizzle. Add in garlic, ginger and saute for a minute.
- Add in shallots and saute for 2 mins or so. Add in tomatoes and cook till it turns mushy. Add in drumstick leaves and saute for 4 to 5 mins.
- Pour in water and cook for 5 mins. Season with salt and pepper. You can puree this using a hand blender before serving, or enjoy as it is too. Serve hot.
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Nutrition
Serving: 1servingsCalories: 243kcalCarbohydrates: 33gProtein: 16gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.4gCholesterol: 3mgSodium: 311mgPotassium: 719mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 261IUVitamin C: 526mgCalcium: 1066mgIron: 2mg
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