Hot Lentil Soup

== Description ==
You can also use red or yellow lentils, which require less cooking time
== Ingredients ==
* ½ cup brown lentils
* 2 tablespoons ghee or oil
* 1 medium finely chopped onion
* ½ teaspoon grated fresh ginger
* 1 large potato, cut in small cubes
* 2 large chopped tomatoes
* 2 teaspoons ground coriander
* 1 teaspoon ground cumin
* ½ teaspoon ground turmeric
* ½ teaspoon chile flakes
* 2 tablespoons desiccated coconut
* 4 cups water
* 1 – 2 teaspoons tamarind concentrate
* 150 g finely shredded cabbage
* 1 tablespoon chopped fresh coriander leaves or mint to garnish
== Directions ==
# Place the lentils in a medium pan, cover with water, bring to the boil and simmer, uncovered, for about 20 minutes or until tender.
# Drain well.
# Heat the ghee in a large pan; add the onion and ginger and cook over medium heat until deep brown.
# Add the potato and tomato, and cook for 5 minutes, then add the coriander, cumin, turmeric, chile and coconut and cook for another 2 to 3 minutes.
# Add the drained lentils and the water and bring to the boil.
# Simmer until the lentils and potato begin to break up.
# Add the tamarind and cabbage.
# Cook until the cabbage is soft.
# Season with black pepper to taste.
# Serve with chopped coriander or mint as garnish, if desired, and chapattis.
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