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Rice and Okra Lentil Soup

Rice and okra simmer with garam masala, turmeric and onion. Cooked lentils are warmed in the soup before a brief rest.

  • soup
  • everyday cooking

Method

Steps

  1. Step 1

    Use 180 g cooked, drained lentils. Use dry white rice, weigh it before cooking and rinse it. Slice the okra into 1 cm rounds and chop the onion.

  2. Step 2

    Heat olive oil in a 4 litre saucepan over medium heat. Cook onion for 5 minutes; stir in garam masala and turmeric for 30 seconds, then add rice and 2000 ml water once. Bring to a boil, partially cover and simmer for 12 minutes.

  3. Step 3

    Add okra and lentils and simmer for 8–10 minutes, until rice and okra are tender. Rest off heat for 5 minutes and serve eight starter bowls.

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