Indian pea soup with a spicy mustard seasoning recipe

Indian Pea Soup with a Spicy Mustard Seasoning recipe

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Recipe intro

This Indian pea soup with a spicy mustard seasoning recipe is a delightful twist on the classic soup. Bursting with flavors of Indian spices, this dish combines the creaminess of peas with the kick of a spicy mustard seasoning. It is a hearty and comforting soup that is perfect for any time of the year. The recipe is simple to follow and can be prepared in no time. Get ready to indulge in a bowl of warmth and spice!

Keywords: Indian, pea soup, spicy mustard seasoning, flavors, comforting

Indian pea soup with a spicy mustard seasoning recipe details

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Ingredients

250 g	yellow split peas, or Channa Dal
½ tsp	ground turmeric
½ tsp	cumin seed
1	red chili, seeded and finely diced
	vegetable stock, boiling
	salt
	plain yoghurt
	For the seasoning:
3 tbsp	corn oil
1 tbsp	mustard seed
1 tbsp	cardamom seed
1	onion, cut in half rings
2 clove(s)	garlic, minced
1	red chili, seeded and finely sliced in rings

Instructions

Pour 1 litre of cold water into a saucepan, add the Channa Dal, turmeric, cumin and chili and bring to the boil, Cover and simmer over low heat until the peas are tender.

Purée in a food processor (in portions if necessary) and add as much boiling stock as needed to get a viscid soup. Reheat, but don’t allow to boil and season with salt to taste.

For the seasoning:
Heat the oil and sauté the mustard seeds and cardamom seeds until bursting. Add the onion and cook until lightly brown. Add the garlic and the chili and sauté for approximately another minute to unfold the flavour.

Serve the soup in individual bowls with a small heap of seasoning and a dollop of plain yoghurt.

Preparation time:
ca. 40 min
Grade of difficulty:
easy
Calories per portion:
n/a