Madurai Style Veg Soup

Method

1. 1

   Keep 1 tsp cumin and 1 tsp fennel, coarsely ground and the rest of the ingredients ready before you start.

2. 2

   Heat the butter or oil in a heavy pot and sauté the onion until soft and translucent.

3. 3

   Temper the coarse jeeraga-sombu mix in oil first, the way Madurai kadai soups begin, then add stock and mint.

4. 4

   Pour in the stock, bring to a gentle simmer and cook until everything is tender; season with salt and pepper.

5. 5

   Ladle the madurai style veg soup into bowls and serve piping hot with a wedge of lemon or toasted bread.