Besan-Curd Shorba

Ingredients
- 3 cups low-fat curds (dahi)
- 1/2 tsp turmeric powder (Haldi)
- 4 tsp besan (Bengal gram flour)
- 1 tsp low-fat butter
- 1 tsp cumin seeds (jeera)
- 2 tsp finely chopped green chillies
- 1/2 tsp grated ginger (adrak)
- 1/4 cup finely chopped onions
- 1/4 cup low-fat milk, 99.7% fat-free
- 1/4 cup chopped cucumber
- 1/2 cup chopped tomatoes
- salt to taste
For The Garnish
A sprig of coriander (dhania)
 Method
- Combine the curds, turmeric powder and besan in a deep bowl and mix well till no lumps remain. Keep aside.
- Heat the oil in a deep non-stick pan and add the cumin seeds.
- When the seeds crackle, add the green chillies and ginger and sauté on a medium flame for a few seconds.
- Add the onions and sauté on a medium flame for 1 minute.
- Add the curds-besan mixture, milk and ½ cup of water, mix well and cook on a slow flame for 2 to 3 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
- Add the cucumber, tomatoes and salt, mix well and cook on a slow flame for another minute, while stirring occasionally.
- Serve immediately garnished with a sprig of coriander.