Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup chickpeas (garbanzo beans) dried
  • 1 medium onions chopped
  • 2 tablespoons ghee (clarified butter)
  • 1 each red chili peppers whole
  • 1 pinch cayenne pepper
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric
  • 1 tablespoon coriander
  • 4 cups stock
  • 1 x salt to taste
  • 1 medium carrots chopped
  • 1 large potatoes cubed
  • 1 each green bell peppers chopped
  • 1 each tomatoes chopped
  • 1/2 cup coconut grated
  • 1 cup coconut milk
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoons cilantro

Method

  • Soak, rinse and cook chick peas.
  • Cook for 45 to 60 minutes until soft, depending on age of the peas.
  • In a soup pot, saute the onions in the ghee for 5 minutes.
  • Add chili, cayenne, turmeric andamp; coriander.
  • Saute for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring.
  • Add the stock and the vegetables.
  • Simmer for 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Add the coconut, coconut milk, chick peas and cook for a further 5 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and let cool for a few minutes.
  • Blend well.
  • Return to pot and add lemon juice and cilantro.
  • The longer this soup sits, the better its flavour.
  • Re-heat gently and serve.