Ginger Garlic Soup

Indications

• It balances Vata and kapha
• It cleanses the system
• It digests the ama (undigested food)
• It has anti-oxidant properties and improves immunity
• It is a very good appetizer
• It is good for common cold and asthma
• It is good for heart
• It reduces serum cholesterol
• It relieves constipation
• It relieves gas
• It relieves morning sickness in pregnant women
• It relieves pain caused by rheumatoid arthritis

Preparation

Ingredients

Ginger - 25 gm
Garlic - 50 gm
Onion - 50 gm
Ghee - ¼ teaspoon
Corn flour - ½ teaspoon
Pepper powder - 1 pinch
Cumin powder - 1 pinch
Coriander powder - 1 pinch
Broccoli leaves- for garnishing

Method

Grate the ginger, peel onion and garlic and chop them. On a pan, put little ghee and sauté the onion, garlic and ginger. Add water and boil in a simmer for ½ an hour. Put it in a food processor and collect the soup. Add corn flour and boil until it thickens. Add pepper, cumin, and coriander powder and finally garnish the soup with broccoli leaves and then serve.