Creamy Vegetable Soup

Winter is typically a Vata season. During this period you should be eating more nuts, soups, stews and big protein diet. Here we are sharing a recipe which is super nutritious. It helps in balancing all your doshas and is an ideal winter recipe.

Under ground veggies are more beneficial in winter seasons since they are heavy and dense and pacifies Vata. Here the choice of vegetables is up to you.

Ingredients-
1/4 cup carrots cubed
1 cup potato cubed
1/2 cup sweet potatoes cubed
Ginger garlic paste - 1 tsp
Sweet peas - 1/2 cup
Tomato- sliced 1
Onion - 1/2 sliced
Thick coconut milk - 1 cup
Red chili powder - 1 tsp
Coriander powder - 1 tsp
Turmeric powder - 1/2 tsp
Coconut oil - 1 tsp
Coriander- to garnish

Method of Preparation-
In a pan add 1 tsp coconut oil and sauté the onions until caramelized. Add ginger garlic paste and turmeric powder and sauté for 2 minutes. Add the sliced tomato and cover and cook for 5 minutes. Then add chili powder, coriander powder and mix well. Add the cooked vegetables and 1/2 cup water. Bring water to a boil and add coconut milk. Mix well and switch off the flame. Garnish with coriander leaves. Serve warm. You can also use this along with rice and bread as a side dish.