Recipe: Spicy Tomato & Lentil Soup

This recipe comes to us from our friends at Leopard Mountain Game Lodge in South Africa.

Spicy Tomato & Lentil Soup
SERVES 6

Ingredients
1 onion
4 garlic cloves
2 tsp fresh chopped curry leaves (optional)
1 chilli
4 tsp fresh chopped coriander (cilantro)
1 tbsp garam masala
1/2 tbsp curry poweder
1 tsp turmeric
1 tsp cumin
2 c cooked lentils
5 tomatoes (deseeded & chopped)
4 c water

Fry onion, garlic, chilli, curry leaves & coriander with a little salt. Once cooked add the remaining spices and cook on a low heat for about 30 seconds. Add lentils & cook for a minute or two. Add tomatoes, cook until they start to break down. Add water and simmer for 15 minutes. Taste for seasoning and adjust as desired.

Serve with minted yoghurt and chopped coriander (cilantro)

Minted yoghurt for garnish

1/2 c Greek yoghurt
1 tbsp mint leaves
1/2 tsp cumin
1 tsp lemon juice
salt to taste

Mix together and adjust seasoning