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My Sri Lankan Kitchen with LYMOL - THAMPALA & BROCCOLI SOUP - by www.lymol.com NO 35

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Thampala & Broccoli Soup

Cultural Context

Thampala, also known as Amaranth, is a leafy green commonly used in Sri Lankan cuisine, celebrated for its nutritional value and versatility. This soup reflects the island's tradition of using local, fresh ingredients to create comforting and nourishing meals. Today, variations of this soup can be found in many homes, showcasing the adaptability of Sri Lankan flavors in modern cooking.

Sri LankanLKmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
2 cups broccoli
3 cloves garlic
1 medium onion
2 celery sticks
1/4 cup chickpea flour
4 cups vegetable stock
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 cup coconut cream

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

thampala leaves

🥗Healthier: spinach

💰Cheaper: kale

Spinach is widely available and offers similar nutrients.

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: soy milk

Almond milk is lower in calories while providing a creamy texture.

1

Cut broccoli into small pieces.

2

Slice garlic and chop onion.

3

Heat olive oil in a pot and add garlic, sautéing for a moment.

4

Add chopped onion and sauté until fragrant.

5

Add celery sticks and sauté for 1 minute.

6

Stir in chickpea flour and mix well.

7

Pour in vegetable stock and bring to a boil for about 5-6 minutes.

8

Add broccoli to the soup, cooking for only 2-3 minutes to maintain the green color.

9

Add thampala leaves and cook for 1-2 minutes.

10

Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

11

Add 1 teaspoon of lime juice and stir in coconut cream for richness.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingblending

Equipment Needed

large potimmersion blender

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️

Dietary

veganplant-baseddairy-freegluten-freenut-freesoy-free

Allergens

coconut

Also Known As

Thampala SoupBroccoli Thampala Soup

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