The Paleo Recipe Book

Tuesday, February 02, 2010

Indian Soup Recipe - Green Peas Skin Soup

Green Peas Skin Soup

Preparation time : 10 minutes.
Cooking time : 10 minutes.
Serves : 6.

Ingredients :

6 teacups skin of green peas
1 tablespoon green peas
1 chopped onion
3 teacups skimmed milk
2 teaspoons buttersalt and
pepper to taste

Method :

1. Heat the butter and fry the onion for 1 minute.
2. Add the green peas skin and green peas and cook for 3 to 4 minutes.
3. Add the milk and ½ teacup of water.
4. Cook in a pressure cooker till the first whistle.
4. Blend in a mixer.
5. Strain to separate the stock from the skin. Discard the skin.
6. Boil the stock for 1 minute.
7. Add salt and pepper.
8. Serve hot.


Health Information : This unusual soap gives the flavour of peas without the calories. Fresh green pea pods add fibre and Vitamins A and C to the soap. Fibre is called nature’s broom because it helps sweep the products of digestion through the body and eliminates them.

Monday, February 01, 2010

Indian Sweet Recipe - Coconut Barfi

Coconut Barfi

Making time : 30 minutes
Makes: 20-25 pieces

Ingredients :

250 gms. finely grated coconut
250 gms. sugar
150 ml. water
ghee for greasing plate

Method :

1. Prepare syrup with sugar and water to 2 1/2 thread consistency.
2. Warm coconut in heavy saucepan, pour in the syrup.
3. Stir well and cook till soft lump forms.
4. Spread in a greased plate. Cool.
5. Sprinkle cardamom powder (optional).
6. Cut into squares, store in airtight container.