RECIPE

THAI SWEET POTATO CARROT SOUP
Pic cred: Ruhana EbrahimRec cred: @mama_taught_me_well
Ingredients:1 tablespoon oil1 onion (chopped)1 teaspoon ground garlic paste½ teaspoon ground ginger paste2 tablespoon Thai red curry paste2 orange flesh sweet potatoes (peeled and chopped) 2 large carrots (peeled and chopped) 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper 3 cups water1 tin coconut milk (reserve a little to drizzle on top)
Chicken-2 large chicken fillets (cubed)1 tablespoon oil2 tablespoon Thai red curry paste1 teaspoon red ginger garlic masala½ teaspoon chilli powder½ teaspoon dhana jeeroo powder½ teaspoon lemon pepper½ teaspoon salt
Garnish-Lime wedgeschopped corianderChilli roasted cashews
Method:1. Heat oil, add red curry paste, masala & spices. Add chicken. Cook till done & leave aside. 2. Heat the oil in a deep pot over medium heat. 3. Add in the onion and sauté. 4. Add in garlic, ginger, red curry paste, salt & pepper and sauté.5. Add in sweet potatoes, carrots & water. 6. Reduce heat to low & simmer until vegetables are tender.7. Pour everything into a blender, add coconut milk and puree.8. Add cooked chicken.9. Check seasoning.10. Serve with chilli cashews, coriander and lime wedges.