Haven't we always been told by our grandmas and moms about eating almonds first thing in the morning to boost memory. Well almonds (badam) are one of the best known Brain-friendly foods and can help enhance the brain function. So I wish to share this brain enhancer recipe of almond which can definitely prove out to be helpful for you as well as your children. Include this soup in your daily breakfast or any time snack.
Ingredients for Almond Soup Recipe:
Almonds - 15
White stock - 3 cups (recipe followed)
Butter - 2 tsp
Flour - 1 tbsp
Hot milk - 1/2 cup
Almond Essence - 2 drops (available in super markets)
Cream - 2 tbsp (freshly beaten)
Salt, as required
Pepper, as required (freshly ground)
Method for Almond Soup Recipe:
For around 10 minutes keep the almonds soaked in hot water. Drain and grind them to smooth paste, keeping 2 or 3 almonds aside. Use little white stock while grinding for smooth mixture.
Slice the rest of almonds into thin slices and bake them in the microwave oven till crisp. Set aside.
Mix the almond paste with the whole white stock and stir well. Set aside.
In a non-stick pan, heat butter. As soon it melts add to this flour and saute on slow flame. Ensure no discoloration of flour.
To this add the almond paste and mix well. Allow the soup to boil with continuous stirring.
Add the milk to this soup and along with add the almond essence, salt and pepper. Check the flavours and allow the soup to simmer for 5 more minutes.
Finally remove from heat. Add in the cream and mix well. Serve hot.
Recipe for the White Sauce:
Dice mixed vegetables including potatoes, onions, pumpkin and cabbage to make up 2 cups of vegetables. Pressure cook the vegetables with 5 cups of water until softly cooked. Blend the mixture and strain. You get around 3 to 4 cups of white sauce.
Ingredients for Almond Soup Recipe:
Almonds - 15
White stock - 3 cups (recipe followed)
Butter - 2 tsp
Flour - 1 tbsp
Hot milk - 1/2 cup
Almond Essence - 2 drops (available in super markets)
Cream - 2 tbsp (freshly beaten)
Salt, as required
Pepper, as required (freshly ground)
Method for Almond Soup Recipe:
For around 10 minutes keep the almonds soaked in hot water. Drain and grind them to smooth paste, keeping 2 or 3 almonds aside. Use little white stock while grinding for smooth mixture.
Slice the rest of almonds into thin slices and bake them in the microwave oven till crisp. Set aside.
Mix the almond paste with the whole white stock and stir well. Set aside.
In a non-stick pan, heat butter. As soon it melts add to this flour and saute on slow flame. Ensure no discoloration of flour.
To this add the almond paste and mix well. Allow the soup to boil with continuous stirring.
Add the milk to this soup and along with add the almond essence, salt and pepper. Check the flavours and allow the soup to simmer for 5 more minutes.
Finally remove from heat. Add in the cream and mix well. Serve hot.
Recipe for the White Sauce:
Dice mixed vegetables including potatoes, onions, pumpkin and cabbage to make up 2 cups of vegetables. Pressure cook the vegetables with 5 cups of water until softly cooked. Blend the mixture and strain. You get around 3 to 4 cups of white sauce.
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