Semolina Veggie Soup

A very simple soup with mild flavors ,ideal for Iftar(Fast break after Sunset)

Ingredients Needed
1/4 cup Coarse Semolina(Sooji)
2 cups water
1/2 a ripe tomato ,finely chopped
2 tablespoon finely chopped Onion
1/4 teaspoon each of turmeric and chilly powder
1/4 teaspoon ginger and garlic paste
1 tablespoon chopped cilantro
few curry leaves
1/4 cup crunchy topping(optional) like boondi or croutons or sev.
1 tablespoon Olive oil

To prepare the soup
Heat the oil in a saucepan on medium flame. Add the curry leaves and chopped onions.
Saute for a minute and add the g&g paste. roast for another minute and add the turmeric and chilly powder along with chopped tomatoes. Saute for another 5 minutes and add 2 cups of water. When the water comes to a boil ,add the semolina while constantly stirring ,to prevent lumps. Let simmer for 5 minutes. Serve warm with crunchy topping .

A Non-Vegetarian tip
Add a tablespoon of Minced meat(lamb kheema) while adding the tomatoes ,let cook for extra 10 minutes before adding water , that add a little protein to the soup.

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Okra Fritters

Okra is packed with so many nutrients that makes it ideal snack for Ifar(break of fast after sunset in Ramadan).Its appears like "mirchi bajji"(Chilly Fritters) from outside ,but surprisingly its a healthy stuffing of Okra.


Ingredients Needed
8 okras ,with top chopped off
2 teaspoon Chaat Masala(I used Shaan brand) or 1 teaspoon amchur powder(Dried green mango powder)
3/4 cup Gram flour(Besan)
1/4 teaspoon turmeric
1/4 teaspoon chilly powder
pinch of baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
Olive oil or vegetable oil for frying

Method
Wash and dry the Okra. Slit the Okra across and stuff each of the okras with tangy Chaat masala or amchur powder,set aside.

Prepare the batter by sifting the flour and soda in a medium bowl. mix in the chilly powder,salt and turmeric. Add just enough water(about 3/4 cup) to make a thick batter which can hold on the Okras. Whisk to get rid of any lumps.
Heat Olive oil in deep frying pan. When the oil is medium hot(test by dropping pinch of batter,if it rises while sizzling the oil is ready) ,dip the Okra in the batter and drop in the oil. Fry about 3 at a time until lightly brown and crispy about 7-10 minutes.Sprinkle little more chaat masala on top and serve.



This is my entry for Lore's Original Recipe Event

Also for Sangeeth's Eat Healthy :Calcium Rich Event