Saturday, May 23, 2009

Chilled Cucumber Dill Soup

Dill leaves looks feathery. They are slightly bitter in taste. So taken only in combination. If taken regularly aids digestion and prevents constipation, help improve the functioning of the stomach. This fresh green plant is used as flavoring for soups, sauces and etc.

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This is going to participate in " SWC- Cooking with Greens " hosted by Sowmya of Creative Saga.

Ingredients
Cucumber - 2
Fresh Dill leaves - 1/2 cup, chopped
Yogurt - 1 cup
White Pepper - 1/2 teaspoon
Garlic cloves - 1 , Minced
Salt to taste

Method
  • De seed the cucumber and cut into chunks and keep aside.
  • Cook the chopped dill in 1/4 cup water and keep aside. Let it cool.
  • Grind the cucumber and dill in a food processor until pureed.
  • Transfer this mixture to a bowl.
  • Add yogurt, garlic, salt , and pepper and stir well.
  • Chill until served.

16 comments :

Priya Suresh said...

Wat a refreshing soup Valar! beautiful soup..

Gita Jaishankar said...

Looks delicious Valar....nice combination of flavors :)

Unknown said...

Thanks for sending a nice soup for the event. good one..

Pooja said...

Healthy and aromatic soup with dill. Great entry :)

Unknown said...

wow what a soup valar looks so refreshing nice color.

Unknown said...

Refreshing drink for summer!

Lena Jayadev said...

woww...superb presentation...i just loved it..healthy and nutritious...

Chitra said...

nice and healthy soup valar for this summer...

Premyscakes said...

love the soup and great shot!!

Nandinis food said...

Well, I love cucumber soup! Nice Snap! BTW, your doggie Spike is cute! :)

Deepthi Shankar said...

wow what a lovely soup, Iam gonna try this

Ramya Vijaykumar said...

Unique and a refreshing soup for the event!!!!

Anonymous said...

hey valar
dill is something that am really liking now and this soup is sucha new version to me.Great one

Home Cooked Oriya Food said...

Great idea and lovely presentation...

Shreya said...

so refreshing! love the dill flavour and colour to the soup:-) healthy for summer too..

lubnakarim06 said...

Oh wow refreshing and yum soup...Love the flavours...