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Mathanga makhana soup
  • Serving Size 1 Small Cup (100 g)
  • Calories75.7 kcal
  • Carbs9.5 g (37.9 kcal)
  • Protein2.4 g (9.7 kcal)
  • Fats3.1 g (28.1 kcal)

Mathanga makhana soup recipe

Mathanga makhana soup/Pumpkin makhana soup is a good source of vitamins C and E, zinc, and other antioxidants that strengthen your immune system. HINT: Makhana contains soluble pectin fiber, which is more effective in reducing weight.

Cooking time: 10 minutes

Serves: 5 persons

Ingredients
Low fat milk
50 Milliliter
Ghee clarified butter
1 Table Spoon
Pumpkin orange round
100 Grams
Coriander leaves
15 Grams
Garlic small clove
10 Grams
Onion big
100 Grams
Salt
0.5 Tea Spoon
Water
200 Milliliter
Black pepper powder
0.5 Tea Spoon
Makhana lotus seeds dried
50 Grams
Instructions
1
Frying
Fry the makhanas in little oil. Blend half of them into a powder and keep them aside.
2
Chopping
Chop onions, pumpkin, coriander, and garlic cloves roughly.
3
Pressure Cooking
Heat a saucepan, add oil or ghee, chopped garlic, and onions. Saute until the onions are translucent. Add the pumpkin along with some water to cook and salt to taste. Pressure cook this until done for 1-2 whistles. Switch off the flame, allow it to cool.
4
Blending
Transfer the ingredients into a blender and blend it until smooth.
5
Cooking
Take another pan at a low flame, add makhana powder and roast it well. Pour in milk and stir it. Add the previously blended puree, salt, black pepper powder, and mix well. Allow it to simmer until fully cooked.
6
Serving
Garnish with remaining roasted makhana, coriander and serve.
Nutrition Label

Mathanga makhana soup

  • Serving Size1 Small Cup (100 g)
  • Calories75.7 kcal
  • Carbs9.5 g
  • Fiber1.3 g
  • Sugar2.2 g
  • Protein2.4 g
  • Fat3.1 g
  • Saturated fat1.8 g
  • Mono unsaturated fat0.9 g
  • Poly unsaturated fat0.3 g
  • Cholesterol7.5 mg
  • Sodium189.0 mg

Glycemic Index

36 Low
Low
Medium
High

Low glycemic impact due to protein and fat slowing carbohydrate absorption.

How to flatten the spike

  • Eat protein portions first before rice or bread
  • Take a short walk after eating to help regulate blood sugar

Compare & Substitute

NutrientMathanga makhana soupGreen peas makhana saarGreen peas makhana soupHarita motara makhana supa
Calories75.7 kcal86.1 kcal86.1 kcal86.1 kcal
Carbs9.5 g10.9 g10.9 g10.9 g
Protein2.4 g3.6 g3.6 g3.6 g
Fat3.1 g3.1 g3.1 g3.1 g
Fiber1.3 g2 g2 g2 g
Sugar2.2 g1.8 g1.8 g1.8 g
Sodium189 mg188.1 mg188.1 mg188.1 mg
Cholesterol7.5 mg7.5 mg7.5 mg7.5 mg

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