Rice Vermicelli Soup

Methods

• Separate the heart (the innermost part) into round slices and soak in a bowl of water so that the stickiness wears off.
• Put onion, garlic, ginger, ¼ tsp turmeric powder, ¼ tsp red chilli powder and green chillies in a mixer jar and grind into a paste.
• Heat oil and sesame oil in a non-stick pan. Reduce heat, add the paste and saute on high heat till fragrant. Add coconut milk and mix well.
• Add remaining turmeric powder, remaining red chilli powder and salt and mix well.
• Drain the banana heart slices and add to the soup.
• Take gram flour in a bowl, add 4 tbsps water and mix to make a smooth paste. Add to the soup and mix well.
• Add cottage cheese, mix gently and cook for 5 minutes.
• Take the pan off the heat and add vermicelli and lemon juice and mix gently.
• Serve hot.