Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons sunflower oil
  • 1 teaspoon cumin seed
  • 1 teaspoon coriander seed
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, crushed
  • 250 g carrots, finely chopped
  • 250 g parsnips, finely chopped
  • 900 ml vegetable stock
  • 150 ml coconut milk
  • 1 tablespoon tamarind paste

Method

  • Dry roast the spices and grind with pestle and mortar.
  • Set aside.
  • Heat oil in a large pan, and fry the onion and garlic until soft, followed by the spices.
  • Add the carrot and parsnip and cook gently for 10 minutes.
  • Add the stock and leave to cook for 50mins-1 hour, then leave to cool slightly.
  • Transfer to a blender, and add the tamarind paste and coconut milk, then blend until smooth.
  • Put soup back in pan, reheat and season to taste- Voila!