Tomato, Rose and Mint Soup

Tomatoes are source of Vit. C 

This sattvic soup is good in any season and for any taste. The recipe calls for fresh tomatoes. However, you can use as well frozen tomatoes from your garden.

Good for all doshas, but lightly increases Pitta.

Ingredients for 6 servings

8 fresh tomatoes

3-4 cups of water

1 tbsp of corn flour/starch

1 tbsp of tomato sauce

1 full nutmeg, grated

Salt, to taste

1 handful of fresh mint

½ tsp of rose water

 

Preparation

Blanch the tomatoes in boiling water

Remove the peels

Add the corn starch, mixed with 1-2 tbsp of water

Add the tomato sauce

Add the ground nutmeg

Remove from the stove

Add the mint leaves and rose water at the end.