NAMASTE!

SERVES 2-3 PERSONS

INGREDIENTS
  • 6-8 tomatoes, ripe, cut
  • 1 onion, ½ roughly chopped and ½ finely chopped
  • 1 small green chilli
  • 2 garlic (lasan} cloves
  • 1 stick cinnamon (dalchini)
  • 1 tbsp/15 ml oil
  • 4-5 curry leaves (kadhi patta)
  • ¼ tsp black peppercorns (sabut kali mirch), crushed
  • salt to taste
METHOD
  • Pressure cook the tomatoes with the roughly chopped onion, green chilli, garlic, cinnamon stick and 2 cups of water. Remove and keep aside to cool.
  • When cool, blend the mixture in a blender. Remove and strain.
  • Heat the oil in a heavy-bottomed pan, add the finely chopped onion and fry till golden brown. Add the curry leaves and pour in the tomato soup. 
  • Serve hot, seasoned with crushed black pepper and salt.
AYURVEDIC NUTRITIONAL AND MEDICAL VALUES

TOMATO
This vegetable is routinely used in the Indian kitchen. It not only has nutrients like calcium and sulphur with medicinal values but it is full of micro nutrients and minerals that are essential for the maintenance of the body and its growth. It is very low in any fat contents and has zero cholesterol levels.

GREEN CHILLI
It has disease preventing and health promoting properties. Green chilli is a staple food of Indian cuisine. Rich in vitamin C, vitamin A and flavonoids, green chilli also contains minerals like potassium, manganese, iron and magnesium.

GARLIC
This has been medicinally used for various diseases and it is one of the most valuable ingredients added in various dishes. It is very good for heart patients as it reduces the risk of cancer and helps in weight loss. Two drops of garlic oil help to cure earaches.

CINNAMON
One of the oldest spices, cinnamon is used in medicine and in cooking. It makes the food tastier with its extraordinary smell. It helps to lower cholesterol and can regulate the effect on blood sugar. It helps in arthritis pain as it is a high source of manganese, fiber, iron, and calcium.

BLACK PEPPER
It is pungent and offers warmth to any curry. Black pepper is one of the oldest and most important of all spices. It is a stimulant, aromatic, digestive and nervine tonic. It has a stimulating effect on the digestive organ and is a good home remedy for digestive disorders.

ONION
Its nutritional value has been evident for many generations and is being used for thousands of years. It is used as a diuretic, for digestion, for the heart, eyes and joints. It is low in fat, calories and is cholesterol free. Onion extract is very good for prevention of arthritis, cough and cold, asthma and bronchitis.

CURRY LEAVES
An aromatic herb, curry leaves are a unique flavouring agent. The leaves’ benefits are not just for its taste, but it is also used as a natural remedy, for many health conditions and disorders. It is believed that eating few fresh curry leaves daily manages diabetes, reduces cholesterol, aids weight loss and prevents development of cataract.
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