Yield: 5 servings
Measure | Ingredient |
---|---|
½ cup | Dried chick peas |
1 medium | Onion; chopped |
2 tablespoons | Ghee |
1 \N | Red chili; whole |
1 pinch | Cayenne pepper |
1 teaspoon | Turmeric |
1 tablespoon | Coriander |
4 cups | Stock |
1 \N | Salt to taste |
1 medium | Caroot; chopped (think that's carrot) |
1 large | Potato; cubed |
1 \N | Green bell pepper; chopped |
1 \N | Tomato; chopped |
½ cup | Grated coconut |
1 cup | Coconut milk |
2 tablespoons | Lemon juice |
2 teaspoons | Cilantro/parsley |
Soak, rinse & cook chick peas. Cook for 45-60 minutes till soft, depending on age of the peas.
In a soup pot, saute the onions in the ghee for 5 minutes. Add chili, cayenne, turmeric & coriander. Saute for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring.
Add the stock & the vegetables. Simmer for 10 to 15 minutes. Add the coconut, coconut milk, chick peas & cook for a further 5 minutes.
Remove from heat & let cool for a few minutes. Blend well. Return to pot & add lemon juice & cilantro. The longer this soup sits, the better its flavour. Re-heat gently & serve.
~- Nanette Blanchard (nanetteb@...) Submitted By FLORENCE THOMPSON On 03-07-95