Uttarakhand Gahat Soup Horse Gram Medicinal Broth Kidney Health

Method

1. 1

   Drain soaked horse gram. Place in a pressure cooker with 3 cups water, sliced ginger, crushed garlic and turmeric.

2. 2

   Cook on high for 4 to 5 whistles. Or boil in a pot for 50 to 60 minutes.

3. 3

   Strain the cooked liquid through a fine sieve, pressing the solids firmly to extract all flavour.

4. 4

   Discard the solids or set aside for another use as a mashed dal.

5. 5

   The strained soup will be a thin, pale golden-brown broth with a distinctive earthy, slightly astringent flavour.

6. 6

   This earthiness is the characteristic of gahat.

7. 7

   Warm the strained soup if needed. Season with salt, roasted cumin powder and crushed black pepper.

8. 8

   Add 1 tsp lemon juice. Stir.

9. 9

   Serve hot in small cups or bowls. Add fresh coriander.

10. 10

    Drink warm as a medicinal broth or serve as a light starter before a meal.