Fragrant Spiced Indian Vegetable and Lentil Soup
INGREDIENTS
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1 tbsp butter
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1 tbsp Rice Bran (or other neutral) oil
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1 1/2 tsp cumin seeds
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1 tsp mustard seeds
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1 tsp garam masala
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2 tsp turmeric
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1 tsp curry powder
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1 onion, medium /finely chopped
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1 green chilli, de-seeded and chopped (leave seeds in if you prefer more heat)
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1 tbsp grated fresh ginger
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1 tbsp tomato paste
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finely grated zest of 1 lime or lemon
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1 big tsp honey
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3 cloves garlic, crushed
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3 cups pumpkin, chopped into 2cm pieces
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1 medium kumara or sweet potato, chopped into 2cm pieces
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1 large waxy potato, peeled and chopped into 2cm pieces
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1 medium carrot, peeled and chopped into 1cm pieces
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1 1/3 cups red lentils
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1 1/2 litres vegetable stock or water
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sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
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1/3 cup coconut cream
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1/2 cup natural yoghurt (optional / or coconut cream)
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handful fresh mint or coriander leaves
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1/2 green chilli, sliced
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1 tbsp dry-fried cumin seeds
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1 lemon or lime, cut into wedges, optional
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