Ground cumin, chile peppers and ginger are stirred into a hot mixture of tomatoes, crushed pineapple and water. This is when your kitchen begins to smell wonderful. Add a bit of cilantro, lime juice and golden-roasted cumin seeds. Soup for four.
INGREDIENTS (for 4 servings):
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger root
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 minced hot green chile peppers
- 2 cups water
- 1 cup crushed pineapple
- 1 tomato, diced (optional)
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro leaves
- 2 limes, juiced
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 1/2 teaspoons cumin seeds
PREPARATION:
Use a blender to grind the ginger, 1 teaspoon cumin, and green chile peppers.
In a medium saucepan, add 1 cup water, pineapple, tomato, and salt. Place over a low heat. When the pineapple and water have come to boil, add the ground mixture. Raise and lower the heat to bring to a boil several times. Add the remaining water, and bring to a boil again. Add cilantro, and remove from heat. Mix in lime juice.
In a small pan, heat oil over medium heat, and add the remaining cumin seeds. Fry till golden, and add to the soup as a garnish.