Bell pepper soup

The #soup has the seasonal goodness of #apple #lentils #bellpepper #cumin #turmeric #ginger #tamarind. It is a good detox for spring. For a full #meal eat with other recipes see serving suggestions.

You need:

1. 1 cup lentils
2. 1 bell pepper
3. 1 apple (optional)
4. 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
5. 3 mint leaves
6. 1 teaspoon tamarind juice
7. 1 teaspoon salt
8. 1 teaspoon grated ginger
9. 1 teaspoon turmeric
10. 3 cups water
11. 1 tablespoon vegan butter

To do:

1. Wash the lentils and place in a instapot or pressure cooker.
2. Add chopped bell pepper, apple, cumin seeds, mint leaves, tamarind juice, ginger, salt and turmeric.
3. Add 3 cups water.
4. Cook in lentil setting for 12-15 minutes.
5. When warm, blend the lentils with vegan butter.
6. Serve warm.

Serving suggestion: Serve with Upma, beans salad, idli and peanut chutney.