South Indian Drumstick Soup

Ingredients

• 1/8 tsp oil
• 5 shallots (crushed)
• 3 garlic cloves (crushed with skin)
• 1/2 tsp peppercorns
• 1/2 tsp cumin seeds
• 4 drumsticks (cut into 5–6 cm pieces)
• 1 handful coriander leaves
• 1/8 tsp turmeric powder
• 1 litre vegetable stock
• 1/2 tsp salt
• Water to rinse blender

Instructions

1. 1

   Fry shallots, garlic, pepper, and cumin in oil for 30 seconds

2. 2

   Add drumsticks, coriander, turmeric and stock

3. 3

   Pressure cook for 5 whistles

4. 4

   Strain soup, save liquid

5. 5

   Scrape pulp from drumsticks and blend with spice mix

6. 6

   Add paste back to soup with water and salt

7. 7

   Bring to boil and serve warm with crushed pepper