Cold Cucumber Soup

Preparation :10 mins
Cook :14 mins
Total TIme :24 mins
Servings :Makes 3 servings

Ingredents :

2 cups cucumber cubes
1/2 cup finely chopped cucumber
1/2 cup low-fat milk , 99.7% fat-free
1/4 cup low-fat curds (dahi)
salt to taste
2 tsp low-fat butter
1 tbsp finely chopped capsicum

For The Garnish
a few mint leaves (phudina)
freshly ground black pepper (kalimirch) to taste

Method :

Combine the cucumber cubes and 1½ cups of water in a deep non-stick pan, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 10 to 12 minutes or till the cucumber turns soft. Keep aside to cool completely.Combine the cucumber, milk, curds and salt and blend in a mixer till smooth. Keep aside.Heat the butter in a deep non-stick pan, add the chopped cucumber and capsicum and sauté on a medium flame for 2 minutes.Remove from the flame, add the cucumber-milk mixture and mix well. Cool slightly and refrigerate for atleast 30 minutes.Serve chilled garnished with mint leaves and black pepper powder.