Fauzia's Pakistani Recipes - The Extraordinary Taste of Pakistan
Potato and Onion Soup Recipe
Ingredients:
3 medium Potatoes (Aaloo)
1 medium Onion
1 tbsp. of Fresh Coriander/Cilantro Leaves (Hara Dhania) (chopped - for garnish)
1 tbsp. of Corn Flour (Makai Ka Aata) (dissolved in a little water)
½ tsp. of Red Chilli Powder (Pisi Lal Mirch)
½ tsp. of Black Pepper Powder (Pisi Kaali Mirch) (fresh ground)
Salt (to taste)
1 tbsp. of Butter (Makhan)
¼ cup of Tomato Puree
2 tbsp. of Lemon Juice (Nimbu Arkh)
2 cups of Water
Directions:
Peel potatoes and cut into medium size peieces. Peel onion and roughly chop it. Combine these two ingredients in a heavy based pot and boil on medium heat until tender (about 25 minutes). You may also pressure cook it (with 2 whistles).
Strain potatoes and onions, throw away water and puree the potatoes and onion mixture in an electric blender. Then add tomato puree and blend more.
Separately in a frying pan, heat butter and add red chilli powder, black pepper powder and salt. Add the puree and lemon juice to this and bring it to a boil. Reduce heat and slowly add the cornflour (dissolved in water) and continuously stir. When the soup becomes thick switch off the gas.
Garnish with fresh coriander/cilantro leaves before serving.
Serving Suggestions: Serve Hot Degree of Difficulty: Easy Recipe Category: Soup Recipe Ethnic Group: Pakistani
