Name: Goan Coconut & Coriander Soup
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1 cup Coconut Milk, thick, unsweetened; 1 cup Coriander Leaves, tightly packed leaves and soft stems; 1 Green Chili Pepper, mild spice; 2 clove Garlic, peeled; ½ tsp Cumin Seeds, for tempering; 1 tsp Coconut Oil, for an authentic coastal flavor; 1 tbsp Lemon Juice, freshly squeezed; 1½ cup Water, for adjusting thickness; ¾ tsp Salt, to taste

25 mintotal

Prep 10 min · Cook 15 min

Serves: 2
Difficulty: Easy
Spice: Mild

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Ingredients

1 cupCoconut Milkthick, unsweetened
1 cupCoriander Leavestightly packed leaves and soft stems
1Green Chili Peppermild spice
2 cloveGarlicpeeled
½ tspCumin Seedsfor tempering
1 tspCoconut Oilfor an authentic coastal flavor
1 tbspLemon Juicefreshly squeezed
1½ cupWaterfor adjusting thickness
¾ tspSaltto taste

Quantities are for 2 servings.

You'll need: Stovetop.

Method

In a blender, combine the fresh coriander, green chilli, and garlic cloves with a splash of water. Blend to a very smooth, bright green paste.
In a pot, heat the coconut oil on low flame. Add the cumin seeds and let them sizzle for a few seconds.
Pour the blended green coriander paste into the pot. Sauté gently on low heat for 2 minutes to remove the raw edge of garlic.
2 min
Add the remaining water and salt. Let the mixture come to a gentle simmer.
Lower the heat completely. Stir in the thick coconut milk. Warm the soup through for just 2-3 minutes; do not let it boil vigorously or the milk will split.
2–3 min
Turn off the heat. Stir in the fresh lemon juice, mix well, and serve warm.

How to tell it's done

A pastel green, milky, and extremely silky broth with prominent earthy, citrusy, and coconut notes.

Nutrition

Per serving, from 2 servings.

307kcal

Where the calories come from

Protein3.3 g4%
Carbohydrate8.9 g11%
Fat31 g85%

Sugars: 4.4 g
Saturated fat: 27.2 g
Fibre: 3 g
Sodium: 900 mg
Potassium: 395 mg
Calcium: 54 mg
Iron: 2.6 mg

Estimated by calculation from the ingredient list, using USDA FoodData Central. Not a laboratory analysis.

Getting it right

Tip

Adding the lemon juice while the soup is actively boiling will curdle the coconut milk. Always add it off the heat.

What to serve it with

A beautiful, light appetizer. Serve in small cups with a side of lightly toasted plain bread.

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