Bottle Gourd Squash Soup

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons of ghee
• 1 medium size lauki squash peeled and cut into cubes
• 1/2 teaspoon coriander
• 2 tablespoons whole wheat flour
• 2 cups water
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/3 ounce minced fresh basil
• 1/8 ounce minced fresh dill
• Black pepper

Preparation

1. Sauté spices in ghee for 30 seconds.
2. Add flour and cook for 2 minutes.
3. Add lauki and water, cover and cook on low heat for 15 minutes.
4. Put the soup in a blender; add salt, pepper and herbs, and purée until smooth.
5. Serve hot in the winters and at room temperature in the summers.

Medicinal Properties of Lauki Squash Soup

It is good for people who are suffering from excessive aggravation of Pitta Dosha. It is easily digestible and improves appetite. It is very good for stomatitis or mouth ulcers, hyperacidity and GRED. It is also good for Diarrhoea, Irritable Bowel Syndrome and Indigestion. It is highly recommended for post-surgical patients.