Ingredients:

Garlic pods 6

Almond | Badam 15

Potato* 1

Milk 2 tblsp

Butter 2 tsp

Salt as needed

Black pepper powder to taste

How to do:

*Instead of potato you can add 1/2 cup chopped bottle gourdSoak almonds in hot water for 15 minutes and remove the skin.Pressure cook potato(taking out its skin) and garlic pods. Saute for 2 minutes till it givesa nice aroma. Be careful not to burn it and add 2 cups of water into it.Cook till 3-4 whistles. Grind the almonds with the milk into a smooth paste. Keep it aside.Grind the cooked potato and garlic. Do not discard the water. We will use it for the soup.Transfer this to the cooker/ heavy bottomed pan. Add the almond paste to this.Mix well. Boil this for 2 minutes. Add 1 cup of water to bring this to a soup consistency.Add salt and pepper powder and mix well.Garlic almond soup is ready to serve.