Curried Spiced Sweetcorn Soup

Ingredients

• ½ cup American corn kernels, boiled + for garnishing
• 1 medium onion
• 1 medium potato, peeled and cut into cubes
• 1 tablespoon cumin seeds
• 1 tablespoon coriander seeds
• 1 teaspoon red chilli powder
• 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
• ½ cup cream style sweetcorn
• 1 inch ginger
• 6-8 garlic cloves
• 1 teaspoon + 1 tablespoon oil
• Salt to taste 

Method

1. Dry roast cumin seeds and coriander seeds in a non-stick pan till fragrant.
2. Transfer the roasted spices in a mortar. Add ginger, garlic, red chilli powder, turmeric powder and grind into a thick paste using a pestle. Add 1 teaspoon oil and grind further into a smooth paste.
3. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a deep non-stick pan. Add onion, ground paste and sauté for 2-3 minutes.
4. Add potato, 2 cups water, stir to mix and bring to a boil. Add sweetcorn, half the corn kernels, and mix well and simmer till the potatoes are done.
5. Transfer the cooked mixture into a blender jar and blend into a puree. Transfer the puree in a non-stick pan.
6. Adjust consistency by using sufficient water and add salt. Mix well and bring to a boil.
7. Place remaining corn kernels in a serving bowl. Pour soup over it and garnish with some more corn kernels on top. Serve hot.
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