Tomato Soup In Coconut Milk
Soothing and peppery, this Kerala-style soup is what grandmothers prescribe for cold days and sore throats. Simple ingredients, quick to make, and genuinely restorative.
Ingredientsfor 4 servings
- 500 g Tomatoes
- 50 g Carrot
- 100 g Onion
- 1/2 nos Coconut
- 300 ml Milk
- 2 piece Ginger
- 30 g Flour Maida
- 30 g Butter
- 600 ml Stock or water
- 15 nos Peppercorns
- Parsley A sprig
- Salt, to taste
Preparation
Step 1
Place tomatoes, carrots, ginger and onions in a heavy pan.
Step 2
Add hot water or stock along with salt and pepper.
Step 3
Cook till vegetables are done.
Step 4
Add grated coconut and cook again.
Step 5
Rub through soup sieve.
Step 6
Prepare white sauce using butter, flour and milk.
Step 7
Add the vegetable puree gradually. (The sauce and the vegetable puree should be at room temperature).
Step 8
Reheat and garnish with roasted coconut and parsley.
Tip
Good shallots are the backbone of Kerala cooking. They should be small, pink-purple, and strong-smelling. Large onions can substitute, but the flavour will be different.
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