Florida Sun Beater's Chilled Cucumber-buttermilk Soup |
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 20 Minutes Servings: 1 |
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The name says it all! If you live in a country/city/state/town where its hot and humid, then this soup is perfect for u! Its Sanjeev Kapoor's recipe from the Young Times magazine. I hope you enjoy this fresh, healthy and cool soup! Ingredients:
2 medium cucumbers, washed,peeled,de-seeded and roughly chopped |
2 cups buttermilk |
1/2 inch fresh ginger, peeled,washed and roughly chopped |
1 green chili, washed,de-seeded,stem removed and chopped |
5 sprigs fresh mint leaves, cleaned and washed |
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice |
salt |
4 -5 black peppercorns, crushed |
3 -5 sprigs fresh mint leaves, for garnishing |
Directions:
1. Toss in the cucumber, green chilli, ginger and lemon juice in a blender.
2. Blend till smooth.
3. Add buttermilk and chopped mint leaves.
4. Season with salt and pepper.
5. Blend again.
6. Transfer to a serving bowl.
7. Garnish with mint leaves.
8. Serve chilled.
9. Enjoy!
10. Cooking Tip: Make sure the buttermilk is free of lumps.
11. If you do not have buttermilk, feel free to substitute that with equal quantities of water and yogurt and whisk till smooth before using.
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