Ingredients

• 1/2 cup - brown lentils
• 1 litre - water
• 1 - medium onion, finely chopped
• 1/2 tsp - grated ginger
• 2 tbsp - ghee or oil
• 1 - large potato, cut into small dice
• 2 - large tomatoes, chopped
• 2 tsp - ground coriander
• 1 tsp - ground cumin
• 1/2 tsp - turmeric
• 1/2 tsp - chilli powder
• 2 tbsp - desiccated coconut
• 1-3 tsp - tamarind concentrate
• 150 g - finely shredded cabbage
• 1 tbsp - chopped coriander or mint leaves

How to Make Hot Lentil Soup

• Cook lentils in water for about 20 minutes until tender.
• Drain well.
• Cook the onion and ginger in the ghee until deep brown.
• Add potato and tomatoes and cook for 5 minutes, then add spices and coconut and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
• Add the lentils with 1 litre water and pepper and bring to a boil.
• Simmer until the lentils and potatoes are beginning to break up.
• Add tamarind to taste as well as the shredded cabbage.
• Cook until softened.
• Serve with chopped coriander or mint leaves as a garnish.