Pumpkin a low calorie vegetable, is very good for those who like to shed calories.Its high

fiber content  gives you the feel of a full stomach,thus keeping your appetite at bay,and

you eat less.

Healthy benefits are that it lowers blood pressure,boosts vision (vitaminA,C &E),healthy

skin,benefit of a good sleep,and healthy heart.

Pumpkin in the form of soups ,cakes,pies,,halwas , salads or any savoury form is  good for

overall health too.Small peek at the health benefits,as i usually do,now i think i should get

into the recipe.

INGREDIENTS

200 gms of boiled and mashed yellow pumpkin

1 tsp.chilli powder or paste

1/2-1 tsp pepper powder

1 tsp.coriander powder

a pinch of nutmeg

a pinch of thyme

2 tblsp.apple cider vinegar or lime.

5-6 garlic pips chopped fine.

4-5 stalks spring onions

2 tsp olive oil/butter

1 tblsp.cornflour(optional)

salt to taste.

Heat oil/butter in the soup pot,add garlic and brown .Next add the puree spices and cook

for a few minutes.Add required amount of water with cornflour and the rest of the

ingredients.Let it boil for 5-10 minutes .

Serve hot.Can be served with fried croutons.