Soups and Salads

Embark on a journey of wholesome goodness with Manjula’s Kitchen! Explore a tantalizing collection of soups and salads, perfect for nourishing meals.


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Green Pea Soup

Gluten Free, Soups and Salads

This is a healthy and delicious vibrant green color soup. Green pea soup can be served with slice of bread or with rice.

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Tomato Soup

Gluten Free, Soups and Salads, Vegan

What’s more satisfying and comforting than a hot bowl of soup? This is an easy recipe and simply delicious. Tomato Soup is always good as a starter or light meal with salad and crusty bread.

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Vegetable Soup

Gluten Free, Soups and Salads, Vegan

A Hearty vegetable soup is so tempting in winter months. A cup of soup is a great meal starter or a tasty, nutritious and satisfying lunch. Vegetable soup is very comforting.

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Fruit Chaat

Appetizers, Chaat, Gluten Free, Snacks, Soups and Salads, Vegan

This is a bright, colorful and refreshing fruit chaat that can also be used as a fruit salad. My siblings and I looked forward to the fruit chaat, which was served regularly as part of our lunch. It was a delicious way of eating a great variety of fresh, seasonal fruit. This will brighten up any meal or taste great by itself, any time of the day.

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Spinach Salad

Gluten Free, Soups and Salads

This is a delicious and refreshing spinach and tomato salad. Adding walnuts and ginger dressing provides a creamy and tangy flavor.

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Cabbage Chana Dal Salad

Gluten Free, Soups and Salads, Vegan

This healthy and refreshing colorful salad can brighten up any meal. Perfect for summer brunch or served with any meal.

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Kokum Coconut Kadhi

Gluten Free, Soups and Salads, Vegan, Vegetables Curry / Gravy

To make Kokum Coconut Kadhi, we have to know what is Kokum. Kokum is a fruit used as a souring agent in many parts of India and it is mellow in taste compared to tamarind. For me, how it can be a kadhi without besan? So, this Kokum Coconut Kadhi is my twist, by adding a little roasted besan (gram flour). This is both delicious and very refreshing. You can serve this as a soup or with rice. My son who is a very picky eater thoroughly enjoyed it! This is a quick and easy recipe which you must give it a try. This Kadhi is also vegan and gluten free.

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Healthy Chickpea And Tofu Salad

Gluten Free, Soups and Salads, Vegan

Chickpea and tofu salad is a new favorite in our family. It is both heart healthy and delicious. It’s packed with plant protein and fiber and is also a great option for those who are vegan and gluten free. These days everyone in my family is eating clean and will usually ask me to make a salad bowl. This colorful and delicious salad has become part of my salad recipes. There’s nothing like a fresh salad. Salads are of course healthy and contrary to popular belief they can be quite filling and satisfying! This particular salad is a combination of greens, cucumber, tomatoes, and some fruit which gives it a fresh taste. Add in some chickpeas and tofu with my special homemade dressing and you have a great meal! It’s unbelievably tasty and nutritious too! I love eating leftovers all week long. This super delicious salad is full of flavor and textures and is really easy to prepare.

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Millet Soup (Bajra Raab)

Gluten Free, Soups and Salads

Millet Soup! Lately, I have been experimenting with some different recipes that are both healthy and delicious. I decided to try a recipe for “Millet Soup”, which is a traditional warm soup in Rajasthan and Gujarat, and this soup is known Bajra Raab. Millet is gluten free and full of many nutrients. It is also super easy to make. It is amazing how a bowl of hot soup can be so filling and comforting, especially as the days get colder and darker. The main ingredients in this soup are millet flour, yogurt, and some spices to enhance the flavor. Enjoy!

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Potato Soup (Aloo Ki Kadhi)

Soups and Salads

Potato soup is very comforting and delicious. At my home this was known as Aloo Ki Kadhi. This soup was served with Puri which is an Indian whole wheat fried bread. Potato Soup is mildly flavored and easy to make.

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Grilled Veggie Healthy Bowl (Air Fryer Recipe)

Diabetic, Gluten Free, Low Fat, Soups and Salads, Vegan

“Grilled Veggie Healthy Bowl” is inspired by my daughter-in-law, who enjoys light, fresh, and healthy meals. She suggested I do this video after trying my recipe out. It’s hard to believe something this healthy makes such a delicious and filling meal! In this recipe, I grilled asparagus, broccoli, bell pepper, zucchini, and cherry tomatoes. I then toss the grilled veggies with spiced chickpeas and a homemade ginger dressing. The ginger dressing definitely adds a kick to the flavor. This bowl is also pleasing to the eyes as it’s filled with colorful vegetables and the chickpeas add some texture, in addition to protein! This dish vegan and gluten-free. This makes for a great lunch. Or you can serve this as a side dish or make a wrap using tortillas or flatbread.

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Spring Quinoa Fruit Salad

Gluten Free, Quick & Easy, Soups and Salads, Vegan

Spring Quinoa Fruit Salad just perfect for the start of Spring! This is a vibrant, fresh fruit salad with quinoa and homemade ginger and lemon dressing. It is the perfect go-to recipe if you are looking for something simple, light and refreshing in this warmer weather. The quinoa and fruit make it a healthy choice for those who want to eat clean. It also makes for a beautiful presentation, with the watermelon, mangoes, and avocado!

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Mango Salsa (Fresh Mango Salad)

Chutneys / Pickles, Fusion, Gluten Free, Kid-Friendly, Quick & Easy, Soups and Salads, Vegan

Who doesn’t enjoy chips & salsa? This simple and colorful mango salsa is super easy to make! It’s sweet, spicy and absolutely delicious. Serve this fresh mango salsa with chips or with a plate of tacos. You can even serve this as a fresh salad which will compliment a variety of meals!

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Quinoa Salad

Diabetic, Gluten Free, High Protein, Low Cholesterol, Low Fat, Quick & Easy, Soups and Salads, Summer Recipes

Quinoa salad is a healthy and delicious salad. This bright and colorful salad is also a great summertime recipe. For this particular salad, I made my own homemade dressing with ginger. Ginger gives a refreshing kick to the salad. Quinoa is naturally gluten free and also high in protein.

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Grilled Veggie Pasta Salad

Low Fat, Lunch Box Suggestion, Soups and Salads, Vegan

Grilled Veggie Pasta Salad is nutritious, tasty and full of flavor. This salad is made with a combination of vegetables and pasta. These are then tossed with a homemade dressing. Grilled Veggie Pasta Salad will make a very enjoyable lunch box meal.

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