This beet greens yogurt soup with curried cauliflower is slightly spicy, and cooling for a warm summer night.
As years fly by, I find myself more and more in love with my own space. I tend to seek refuge within the umbrella of my family. Flaws have just not affected me the same way as before. If there’s one thing I’ve learnt in the past few years, it is to simplify life. I am trying. Enjoying the little things as much as I can. Yes, there’s a ton to do, more to achieve, but just pausing to see what we’ve achieved is such a mind-cleansing process. It might be not have to be something material, just something that you can feel. A feeling of satisfaction. A simple smile that your child gives you for being supportive of him is a gift. I find myself no longer attached to material things, in a way I used to.
I have been in a funk lately though. I’d hate to admit it, but sometimes social media does that to you. It’s easier said than done, I guess, living a simple life, a satisfied life, especially when you see a whole world around you paint a perfect picture. Now, that said, I am satisfied where I am, but every once in a while there’s a slight unsettling feeling of, “What am I doing? Why am I not aggressive enough?” In an industry where everyone around you is absorbed by the trials of social media, it’s difficult to not be absorbed yourself. Then I tell myself, the world is filled with different kinds of people and this is who I am, and I need to embrace that. The dreamers, over achievers, the relentless worker, the business minded, the inquisitive and the positive thinkers. All different, and each one does what their mind wants and heart says. But, in the end, it’s nice to be you. The word “happiness” cannot be taken easily. It’s a state of mind we all want to achieve at some point of our lives.
If you have a few minutes, comment on how you’ve been. Do you get wound up with social media at times?
On to this perfectly cooling and spicy soup, a well balanced one for warm summer months.
I used to throw away beet greens for many years, and I am not happy about that. This yogurt soup is a twist on a traditional south Indian dish called morkhozumbu. I absolutely like adding these beet greens and it really works well. The Beet greens are milder than the musky flavored beets, and it compliments the yogurt. A slightly tangy, spicy and mildly sweet soup that goes great with some roasted cauliflower and rice. You can omit the rice and just have it as a soup, it’s perfect either way.
- ½ head of cauliflower chopped to 1 inch pieces
- ½ tsp curry powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 tsp unflavored oil
- 2 cups low fat yogurt(unflavored)
- 4 cups water
- 1 tsp coconut oil
- 1 tsp cumin
- pinch of asafoetida or hing
- 2 green chillies finely chopped
- 4 stalks of beet greens chopped finely
- 1 tsp sugar
- SERVE with some steamed rice.
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
- Take a sheet pan and add the cauliflower. Sprinkle the curry powder, salt and oil. Toss it well and bake for about 10-15 minutes or until crispy and set aside.
- In a bowl, add the yogurt and water and whip/mix it well. Set aside.
- In a large pan, add oil and cumin seeds. Let it brown and add the hing/asafoetida and green chillies. Keep the heat at medium. After a few seconds, add the beet greens and let it wilt and cook for 4-5 minutes. Lower the heat completely and add the yogurt mix and keep stirring with a whisk. Let it not come to a boil. Add the salt, sugar and when you see bubbles on the sides, Turn off the heat and serve with roasted cauliflower on top and steamed rice.
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Asha, your post was just what I needed to read today. It made me reflect on our earlier conversation about kids personalities and you are absolutely right. They, just like us have a role to play and as long as they are content and happy with their choices I can live with it. As far as social media goes, I think we have all been there my friend.
So true my dear. That’s exactly what we’ve been telling the boys, being content and happy takes you far in the long run. You are a great example for your boys, I am sure they are a true reflection of you.
Social media, now thats just too temporary and a haze:)
Lots of love
xx
Absolutely beautiful! 🙂 Can’t wait to try this recipe and super excited about your book! Happy Sunday! ?
Thanks so so much. I can’t wait to share the book with all. It’s coming out very soon.
Hi Asha,
Beautifully written!! I totally agree with you and I feel the same and am not into material things like jewelry, clothes anymore! Simple is the way to go! I have even been talking to my kids about minimalism and Benny’s simple and being content and happy with what we have instead of competing and comparing with my others!!
And I can’t wait to try the beet greens in yogurt!
Have a great day dear!
Swarna, thanks much for taking the time to write. I see you as a very contented person who is happy for others and very supportive. Minimalism is key to a happy life. The only thing we can do is live by example, kids follow along. Lots and love to you and your kiddos.
Big love
xo
So on point, Asha! It’s hard not to be be drawn into social media and question ourselves. I have to remind myself that I can only be who I am, do the things I do and do it with honesty 🙂 Love the post and pictures. Hugs!
Thanks Bina. It’s super hard not to be sucked into it. I’d love to be oblivious to things, but we just have to learn to deal with it I guess. Lots of love to you, and thanks so much for you compliments always.
xo
Feeling this way too some days. Your reminder to yourself is exactly what we all need, I think. We all have different roles and can’t be everything. This soup and photos are scrumptious, my dear. Much love. G
Gayle, it’s so human to feel that way right?! It’s definitely something I keep telling myself, especially in a world of strategies and planning:).
I love you and your work so much.
xx
Asha, I always love the recipes you come up with and share. This is such a beautiful bowl- that pink color, love it. Its funny that you say social media gets to you because for me you have everything going on . And thats the thing, which I keep reminding myself, there is always someone who is looking up to you. Who wants to be where you are. So when I drift thinking I wish my work was like that, or my life was like that or etc I tell myself that there is someone looking at my life at this very moment and wishing the same things. While its very easy to get drawn in this social media world, its important to snap out of it and not let it feed one’s insecurities. Its difficult and I still struggle with it but I keep reminding myself of my own growth and its all good.
So so well said. That’s the ultimate thing, being comfortable with ourself and to keep doing what we do, with a lot of love. You seriously are one amazingly talented lady and thank you for being so kind with your words. You are doing wonderful and let’s support each other and pick up one another when in need. Lots of love to you and thanks for taking the time to write.
xx
Looks absolutely delicious and comforting! I would have never thought using yoghurt and beet greens in a soup…but the result is just amazing, Asha.
Aww can totally understand the part about social media sometimes getting into our head too much. But trust you are doing wonderful, nothing can stop you from reaching greater heights. You are one down to earth person I met in IG and you have remained the same all these years. Your food photography is unique & an inspiration to many.Everyday am noticing change in attitude of lot of people as soon as the follower count or number of likes increases. Glad you aren’t one. Thank you for being you. Am so excited about the book and cant wait to read it. Whenever you feel down think this “we all started from zero”.. Sorry for the lengthy post.. I cant let my dear one getting disturbed coz of unnecessary social media stuff. Cheer up & big hugs.. This is a wonderful recipe as usual and great pics too ??
Beet greens are among our favorite things! This recipe looks awesome, and we’re definitely giving it a try in the fall when there’s an abundance of beets here.
As for the social media thing, we had the exact same conversation with each other during the weekend, and we feel that one must not be influenced by the “virtual” life one posts on them. 99% of the time, social media only portray one’s life in a very positive way, posting the best moments and ONLY these. Of course, no one has a super exciting, fun, joyful life 100% of the time. It simply not possible and it does not happen. So, in our humble opinion, one must not leave other’s posts to bring one down. We all know our achievements, and we all have our ups and downs in life. Your children’s smile, as you mentioned, is a gift, and it’s all you need. Enjoy the fancy posts of others but don’t think that’s who they really are, that’s how their lives are;)
Sending you lots and lots of hugs!
Mirella and Panos
Beautiful post! So true about social media being overwhelming. But we can do what we can, and let the rest follow. Always a time and place for everything!
I love this cooling soup with the yogurt! and the beet greens! I hate throwing it away too! Good use of it for sure 🙂 I love that color and such a pretty picture!
LOVE this recipe ( gorgeous pictures too!) and your post Asha! Its so true…the struggle is real and I have to constantly remind myself that I can do just what I can do…in the virtual and real world. Our daily lives are busy and stressful enough, why add to it? And is this what I want to teach my children? Just that slows me down and calms me. 🙂 You are and always will be a fabulous inspiration. You are soaring and shining my friend.
Much love
Beautiful dish and sounds delicious! and love how vibrant your new logo is !
Love greens! And they’re so nice with curry. Terrific recipe. And social media? Not really interesting to me these days. But I blog for fun not profit/attention. so I don’t (much!) worry about traffic either. Anyway, good post — thanks.
Whilst reading your blog post it almost seemed like you had read my thoughts and penned them. I have been agitated with my self and like you have asked myself the question about me ? Who am I and what do I want to do? I am constantly reminded by those who love me that I am wasting my talents! Ugh what do I want to do with these skills. Social media makes everything look so perfect! People so successful and that I find intimidating and too much to achieve!
This soup sounds delicious!! I like to put beet greens in smoothies…I love having another use for them.
Sometimes social media gets to me and I just pull back from it…post less, interact less. We are who we are. Some people are machines that never faulter and constantly/regularly post…I just don’t have that in me!!
Love the color of this beautiful soup! And such good advice to not discard the beet greens! Social media can be challenging, but you are always a ray of sunshine with your beautiful photographs and positive personality! Sending hugs to you!
I connect with you so much here … everyone is living their own journey. Cannot compare. Cannot complain. I too am satisfied with the space I have created with myself. Every now and then there is turbulence but eventually the mind settles back to normal.
Coming to the dish, this sounds quite unique and delicious. And since it is vegetarian I might give it a try! 🙂
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