Ingredients
- 6 stock
- 1 1/2 okra
- 150 gr butternut squash
- 130 gr peanuts
- 100 gr potatoes
- 95 gr carrot
- 50 gr celery
- 24 gr cornmeal
- 16 ml lemon juice
- 7 ml peanut oil
- 3 gr coriander seeds
- 1 gr pepper flakes (crushed red)
- 1 gr cumin
- 1 gr herbal salt
- 1 gr cayenne
Olive oil spray Place oil, pepper flakes & coriander in a large non-stick pot & fry over moderate heat until the seeds begin to darken. Add vegetables & peanuts & cook for 3 minutes. Pour in the stock & bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat & simmer 30 minutes. Cool slightly & puree. Gently reheat, add lemon juice & season to taste. Serve in shallow bowls garnished with okra croutons. CROUTONS: Prehaet oven to 190ºC . Rinse okra under running water, drain & pat dry with paper towels. Combine cornmeal, seasonings, salt & okra in a bag. Seal & shake well. Spray a baking sheet with oil, spread okra slices in a single layer & spray them with oil too. Bake until crisp & browned, spraying & stirring twice during cooking. Should take 30 minutes. Yamuna Devi, "Yamuna's Table"
