Curried Yam Soup

Ingredients

• 1 cup yam, chopped
• 2 tbsp. olive oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 tsp. ginger-garlic paste
• 1/2 tsp. salt or to taste
• 1/2 tsp. turmeric powder
• 1 tsp. roasted coriander-cumin powder
• 1/2 tsp. red chili powder
• 1/2 tsp. garam masala powder
• 1 tomato, chopped
• 10-12 kaffir lime leaves (opt)
• 3 cups water
• juice of 1/2 lime lime juice
• 1 tsp. coriander leaves, chopped

Steps

1. Heat oil in a pan and sauté the onions till light brown.
2. Now add the ginger-garlic paste and all the dry spices (except salt) mixed with 2 tbsp. water. Sauté till oil separates.
3. Add the tomatoes and continue to sauté till completely mashed up.
4. Add the chopped yam,
5. Kaffir lime leaves & salt. add 3 cups water & pressure cook for 3 whistles. when cool, discard the lime leaves and blend it.
6. Garnish with coriander leaves & serve hot with bread sticks.