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Wednesday 11 March 2015

Curried Yam Soup


          This is an unusual soup prepared with yam in a curried form. A delicious and a refreshing soup that comes from the addition of some kaffir lime leaves. It can be had as a light meal anytime of the day along with some bread sticks. Have this aromatic and healthy soup with a dash of lime. So check out the step by step pictorial recipe to prepare it.





  • 1 cup yam, chopped
  • 2 tbsp. olive oil
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1 tsp. ginger-garlic paste
  • salt to taste
  • 1/2 tsp. turmeric powder
  • 1 tsp. roasted coriander-cumin powder
  • 1/2 tsp. red chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp. garam masala powder
  • 1 tomato, chopped
  • 10-12 kaffir lime leaves (opt)
  • 3 cups water.
  • juice of 1/2 lime





          Heat oil in a pan and sauté the onions till light brown. Now add the ginger-garlic paste and all the powdered spices (except salt) mixed with 2 tbsp. water.

          Sauté till the oil separates. Add the tomatoes and continue to sauté till completely mashed up. Add salt, chopped yam and lime leaves. Sauté till well combined.

          Add 3 cups water and pressure cook for 3 whistles. When cool, discard the lime leaves and blend it. 

          Just before serving, heat through and add lime juice. Garnish with coriander leaves and serve hot with bread sticks for a wholesome meal.




                                Heat oil & sauté onions till light brown.



                   Add ginger-garlic paste & all dry spices (except salt) mixed with some water. 
                    Sauté till oil separates.



                                Add chopped tomatoes and sauté well ........



                                till completely mashed up.



                                Add the chopped yam,



                     kaffir lime leaves & salt. Add 3 cups water & pressure cook for 3 whistles.
                     When cool, discard the lime leaves and blend it. 



                                Garnish with coriander leaves & serve hot with bread sticks.















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