Dhaniya Aur Tamatar Ka Shorba

Ingredients 

• 1 stalk fresh coriander stem
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh coriander leaves
• 6-7 medium tomatoes
• 2 tablespoons oil
• 1 black cardamom
• 2 green cardamoms
• ½ teaspoon cumin seeds
• ½ teaspoon fennel seeds (saunf)
• ½ inch cinnamon stick
• 3-4 black peppercorns
• 1-2 dried red chillies
• 1 tablespoon gram flour (besan)
• Salt to taste
• ½ tsp red chilli powder 

Method

1. Chop tomatoes into big pieces. Chop coriander stem.
2. Heat oil in a pressure cooker, add black cardamom, green cardamoms, cumin seeds, fennel seeds, cinnamon, black peppercorns and red chillies and sauté till fragrant.
3. Add coriander stem, besan and mix well. Add tomatoes and mix well. Add salt and red chilli powder and mix well.
4. Add 2 cups water and mix. Cover the cooker and cook till 3-4 whistles are given out.
5. Open the lid when the pressure reduces completely and blend the mixture with a hand blender.
6. Strain the mixture into a bowl. Sprinkle fresh coriander leaves and serve.

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