Herbed Potato Soup by Tarla Dalal

Using carrots to garnish this aesthetically spiced soup adds not only flavour and crunch, but a lovely colour as well.

Preparation Time: 10 mins
Cooking Time: 20 mins
Makes 4 servings

Ingredients

2 cups peeled potato cubes
2 tsp butter
1/4 cup thinly sliced onions
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 tsp dried mixed herbs

For The Garnish

2 tsp grated carrot

2 tsp finely chopped parsley
1 tsp dried mixed herbs

Method

1. Heat the butter in a pressure cooker, add the onions and sauté on a medium flame for 2 to 3 minutes.
2. Add the potatoes and cook on a medium flame for 3 to 4 minutes.
3. Add 2 cups of water, mix well and pressure cook for 2 whistles.
4. Allow the steam to escape before opening the lid.
5. Allow the mixture to cool completely and then blend in a mixer to a smooth mixture.
6. Pour the potato-onion mixture into a deep kadhai, add the salt and mixed herbs, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 1 minute.
7. Add approx. ¼ cup of water, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 2 to 3 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
8. Add the pepper powder, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 1 minute.
9. Serve hot garnished with carrots, parsley and mixed herbs.

Recipe Source: Herbed Potato Soup by Tarla Dalal