Healthy Jowar Soup for Weight Loss

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Rajani (@thegourmetschoice)

A healthy and weight loss-friendly jowar soup, perfect for cold and cough season. It's quick to prepare and can be customized with your choice of vegetables.

Prep Time
10min
Cook Time
15min
Total Time
25min
Healthy Jowar Soup for Weight Loss recipe

Ingredients

2 Servings
(1 serving = 1 bowl)

Spice Mixture

  • 1/2tsp
    cumin seeds
  • 1/2in
    ginger
  • 1piece
    green chilli
  • 1/2tsp
    salt

Jowar Mixture

  • 2tbsp
    jowar flour
  • 1/2cup
    water

Vegetables

  • 1tsp
    olive oil
  • 1/4cup
    frozen sweet corn
  • 2tbsp
    frozen green peas
  • 2tbsp
    grated carrot

Soup Base

  • 2cups
    water
  • 2tbsp
    chopped coriander leaves

How to make Healthy Jowar Soup for Weight Loss

Prepare Spice Mixture

  1. In a mortar and pestle, crush cumin seeds, ginger, green chilli, and salt until a coarse paste forms. Set aside.

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Prepare Jowar Mixture

  1. In a small bowl, mix jowar flour with water until smooth and lump-free. Set aside.

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Cook Vegetables

  1. In a pan over low flame, heat olive oil and sauté frozen sweet corn, frozen green peas, and grated carrot until they are crunchy. Set aside.

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Prepare Soup

  1. In a saucepan, bring water to a rolling boil over medium flame.

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  2. Add the jowar mixture to the boiling water and stir well. Boil for 3 minutes.

  3. Add the prepared spice mixture and boil for another 5 minutes until the soup starts thickening.

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  4. Add the sautéed vegetables and salt to taste. Stir and boil for 2 more minutes.

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  5. Turn off the flame and pour the soup into bowls. Garnish with finely chopped coriander leaves before serving.

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Tips & Tricks

  1. You can add any vegetables of your choice.

  2. Coconut oil or butter can be used as a substitute for olive oil.

FAQS

  1. How can I customize my Healthy Jowar Soup for Weight Loss with different vegetables?

    You can easily customize your Healthy Jowar Soup by adding your favorite vegetables. Consider using spinach, bell peppers, or zucchini for added nutrition. Just sauté them along with the sweet corn, green peas, and carrot to maintain their crunchiness.

  2. What are some dietary substitutions for the ingredients in Healthy Jowar Soup?

    If you're looking for dietary substitutions, you can replace jowar flour with other gluten-free flours like rice flour or chickpea flour. For a vegan option, ensure the olive oil is used instead of butter, and you can skip the coriander if you prefer a different herb.

  3. How should I store leftover Healthy Jowar Soup for later use?

    To store leftover Healthy Jowar Soup, let it cool completely before transferring it to an airtight container. It can be refrigerated for up to 3 days. When reheating, add a little water to adjust the consistency, as it may thicken in the fridge.

  4. What are some great pairing suggestions for Healthy Jowar Soup?

    Healthy Jowar Soup pairs wonderfully with whole grain bread or a side salad for a complete meal. You can also serve it with a dollop of yogurt for added creaminess and flavor.

  5. What is the cooking process for making Healthy Jowar Soup from scratch?

    To make Healthy Jowar Soup, start by crushing cumin seeds, ginger, and green chili with salt. Mix jowar flour with water until smooth. Sauté your choice of vegetables in olive oil, then boil water and add the jowar mixture. Stir in the spice paste and sautéed vegetables, cooking until thickened. Garnish with coriander before serving.

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