Potato and Onion Soup
Potato & Onion Soup
- 3 medium Potatoes (Aaloo)
- 1 medium Onion
- 1 tbsp. of Fresh Coriander/Cilantro Leaves (Hara Dhania) (chopped - for
garnish) - 1 tbsp. of Corn Flour (Makai Ka Aata) (dissolved in a little water)
- ½ tsp. of Red Chilli Powder (Pisi Lal Mirch)
- ½ tsp. of Black Pepper Powder (Pisi Kaali Mirch)
- Salt (to taste)
- 1 tbsp. of Butter
- ¼ cup of Tomato Puree
- 2 tbsp. of Lemon Juice (Nimbu Arkh)
- 2 cups of Water
- Peel potatoes and cut into medium size peieces. Peel onion and roughly
chop it. Combine these two ingredients in a heavy based pot and boil on
medium heat until tender (about 25 minutes). You may also pressure cook it
(with 2 whistles). - Strain potatoes and onions, throw away water and puree the potatoes and
onion mixture in an electric blender. Then add tomato puree and blend more. - Separately in a frying pan, heat butter and add red chilli powder, black
pepper powder and salt. Add the puree and lemon juice to this and bring it
to a boil. Reduce heat and slowly add the cornflour (dissolved in water) and
continuously stir. When the soup becomes thick switch off the gas. - Garnish with fresh coriander/cilantro leaves before serving.
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