Ragi Badam Soup with Vegetables (Finger Millet Almond Soup)
Description:
Ragi Badam Soup is a wholesome, high-protein soup bursting with flavors from ginger and black pepper. The inclusion of vegetables adds both nutrition and taste, making it a perfect, diabetic-friendly dish.
Cuisine: Indian
Course: Dinner
Diet: Diabetic Friendly
Ingredients:
- Ragi Flour (Finger Millet/ Nagli) – 2 tablespoons
- Onion – 1, finely chopped
- Ginger – 1 inch, finely chopped
- Carrots (Gajjar) – 1/4 cup, finely chopped
- Green Beans (French Beans) – 1/2 cup, finely chopped
- Whole Almonds (Badam) – 1/2 cup, soaked
- Salt – to taste
- Whole Black Peppercorns – 1/2, coarsely pounded
- Cumin Powder (Jeera) – 1 teaspoon
- Ghee – 1 tablespoon
Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 10 minutes
Instructions:
- Soak Almonds: Begin by soaking almonds in hot water for 15-20 minutes. Peel off the skins and blend the almonds into a smooth paste.
- Prepare the Ragi Base: In a separate bowl, dissolve the ragi flour and almond paste in 2 1/2 cups of water. Set aside.
- Cook Vegetables: Add the chopped carrots and green beans to a pressure cooker. Add 1 tablespoon of water and a pinch of salt. Pressure cook for 1 whistle, then turn off the heat and release the pressure immediately to preserve the fresh color of the vegetables.
- Sauté Onions and Ginger: In a saucepan, heat a little oil, and sauté the finely chopped onions and ginger until the onions become translucent.
- Combine and Simmer: Add the ragi-almond mixture to the sautéed onions and ginger, and bring to a boil. Stir continuously, ensuring the ragi thickens and forms a smooth soup-like consistency. Add more water if necessary to adjust the soup’s consistency.
- Add Vegetables and Seasonings: Once the soup mixture is well-cooked, add the cooked vegetables, ghee, black pepper, cumin powder, and salt to taste. Let the soup briskly boil, adjusting the seasoning as needed.
- Serve: Serve this wholesome and nutritious Ragi Badam Soup as a healthy, diabetic-friendly dinner. It makes a perfect one-dish meal.
Enjoy the heartwarming flavors of Ragi Badam Soup with vegetables for a nutritious, diabetic-friendly Indian dinner!
