Spicy lentil and potato soup

potato

1 cup red lentils, rinsed and picked over

2 cups water

2 medium potatoes, cooked and chopped

l cup chicken stock

1/2 cup water

1 tablespoon tomato paste

1/2 cup chopped spinach

salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

1-2 teaspoons Malaysian curry powder, according to taste

1 teaspoon cumin

1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger

2 cloves crushed garlic

l tablespoon each of chopped fresh coriander, mint and parsley

l tablespoon lemon juice

plain yoghurt, chopped spring onions and fried ikan bilis* to garnish

Cook the lentils in 2 cups water for 15 minutes, until becoming mushy. Add potato, chicken stock, 1/2 cup water, tomato paste and spinach. Season to taste with salt and pepper and add cumin, ginger, garlic and fresh herbs. Cook for ten minutes to blend flavours, then add a squeeze of lemon juice just before serving. Serve into bowls and top with a spoonful of yoghurt, a few spring onions and ikan bilis. Serve with hot naan or puris (Indian flat bread) . Serves 3-4.

* Ikan bilis are available in packets from Asian stores. Fry them briefly until golden for a crispy garnish to dishes like this.

 

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