Cauliflower Soup

This cauliflower soup is a nice substitute for rasam. When we feel bored of having rasam, we can have this dal soup. This is very simple and to make and can be served as regular soup with crushed pepper.

Time of preparation : 30 minutes
No of servings : 2 to 3
Spice level : 3

Ingredients:

• Cauliflower florets (washed and cut)- 1/2 cup
• Toor dal – 1/3 cup
• Water – 2 cups
• Onion (finely chopped) – 1/3 cup
• Tomato (chopped) – 1/2
• Green chillies – 4 (according to spice level)
• Turmeric powder – 1/2 tsp
• Salt – to taste
• Oil – 1 tbsp

For Seasoning:

• Cinnamon stick – 1/2″
• Cloves – 2
• Cumin seeds – 1/2 tsp
• Fennel seeds – 1/2 tsp
• Garlic – 4 (crushed)
• Curry leaves – a few
• Asafoetida – a pinch

Method of Preparation:

1. Pressure cook the dal with 2 cups of water and a pinch of turmeric powder and asafoetida.
2. We are going to use the dal water for this soup
3. Heat oil in a pan and add the green chillies followed by the onions.
4. Fry till they become translucent and add the tomatoes.
5. Add some salt, turmeric powder and add the cauliflower.Now add the dal water.
6. Cover them and cook until the florets become soft. Add some water if needed.
7. Keep oil in a pan and add all the items for seasoning.
8. Season the soup and serve hot or we can enjoy with rice instead of rasam.