Contributed By: dhanyaka
_The Spice Box_ by Manju Shivraj Singh
This is good as a first course or as a late night hot drink.
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Total Preparation Time: Less than 15 minutes
Ingredients: Vegetables
Actual Cooking Time: 15 to 30 minutes
Number of Servings: 6
Origin: Asian
Special Features: Vegetarian
Meal Type: Lunch
Snack
Soups & Stews
Beverages
Ingredients
1 tbsp Vegetable oil
1/2 tsp Cumin seeds
6 Whole peppercorns
2 Medium onions, diced
1 tsp All-purpose white flour
8 Medium tomatoes, chopped
1 Bay leaf
Salt to taste
4 cups Water
Fried bread crumbs OR
6 tbsp Boiled rice
Preparation
1. Heat the oil, add cumin seeds and peppercorns; fry till seeds puff up and the cumin seeds change color.
2. Add the onions and saute them.
3. Add flour, chopped tomatoes, bay leaf, salt & water; bring to a boil and simmer for 20 minutes.
4. Remove from heat and put through a strainer or food mill.
Cook's Notes
Serve with fried bread cubes or a tbsp of boiled rice in large mugs or bowls.
Nutrition Information