Lentil,Cabbage and Fennel Soup-Indian Inspired
Ingredients
- Red Lentils-1 cup
- Sliced Green Cabbage-1 cup
- Sliced Fennel including the stems and fronds -1 cup
- Bay Leaf-1
- Cumin Seeds-2 tsp
- Ginger-1 inch crushed
- Ground Coriander-2 tsp
- Turmeric-1 tsp
- Tomato-1 chopped
- Green chili/jalapeño-1 chopped
- Water-2 cups
- Salt- to taste
- Oil-2 tbsp
Instructions
- Wash the lentils and keep aside.Prepare the veggies.
- In a pot heat oil and the cumin seeds until it crackles.
- Add the cabbage and fennel,bay leaf and all the spices,tomato and jalapeños.
- Saute on medium until well mixed.Add the lentils and continue to stir for about a minute.
- Add water and salt.Bring to a boil.
- Reduce the heat and cover.Let it cook until the lentils are tender about (15-20 mins) If its too thick add some more water and mix.Check seasonings.
- Serve hot!