Rice Noodles Soup

The soup I read about, was a Thai soup with ingredients like baby Bok Choy and lemongrass, which I didn't have. So I made a Indo-Thai (and veggie) version of the soup. It was yummy and was usurped in no time at all.

Ingredients

• a fistful of rice noodles
• 1 carrot julienned or sliced in oblong manner
• 1/2 cup finely shredded cabbage
• 1 tsp ginger juliennes
• 1 tbsp minced garlic
• 1 small onion sliced lengthwise
• 4 cups water
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp butter
• 1 tsp chilli sauce
• 1 tsp soy sauce
• 1 tsp Maggi Masala-e-Magic (Super ingredient!)
• 1 tbsp cornflour mixed in half cup cold water
• salt to taste

Cook the rice noodles as per the instruction on its packet and keep aside. Heat oil in a wok, and add the butter. Once it melts, add the garlic, ginger, and onion. Once the onion has softened a bit, add the chopped vegetables.

Stir fry on high heat for a minute or two. Now add the soy, and chilli sauce. Add the masala-e-magic powder and four cups of water. Add the noodles and salt and bring the soup to a boil.

Serve hot in individual bowls!

Happy Cooking!

Spicy Spinach Soup

A great way to start your day with a whole lot of nutrients power packed in this striking green delicacy.

Ingredients

• 1 bunch spinach washed and chopped
• 2 tbsp butter
• 2 tsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp minced garlic
• 1 large onion finely chopped
• 1 bay leaf
• 3 pepper corns
• 1 tsp pepper powder
• 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
• 1 tsp coriander powder
• 1 tsp cumin powder
• salt to taste
• grated cheese (optional)

Heat the butter in a wok and add  the onions and garlic and saute till the onions turn translucent. Now add the spinach and a pinch of salt and cook till the spinach reduces in volume.

Blend the mixture from the wok to a fine puree. Now in the same wok, heat the olive oil and add the bay leaf and pepper corns. Saute for a minute and add the puree. Add all the dry spices to the puree and salt to taste. Taste a bit and adjust seasoning as per your wish.

Sprinkle grated cheese on top and serve!

Happy Cooking!