Rice Vermicelli Soup

Method

1. Separate the heart (the innermost part) into round slices and soak in a bowl of water so that the stickiness wears off.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. Add remaining turmeric powder, remaining red chilli powder and salt and mix well.
5. Drain the banana heart slices and add to the soup.
6. Take gram flour in a bowl, add 4 tbsps water and mix to make a smooth paste. Add to the soup and mix well.
7. Add cottage cheese, mix gently and cook for 5 minutes.
8. Take the pan off the heat and add vermicelli and lemon juice and mix gently.
9. Serve hot.

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