Tomato Shorba

Directions

1. 1
   Heat 1 tbsp oil in a pan, add the garlic fry till it becomes light brown, then add the onion which is cut into big pieces.
2. 2
   Fry till the onions are translucent.
3. 3
   Now add the tomatoes which are cubed and the ginger fry till the tomatoes start to turn mushy.
4. 4
   Remove from the fire and allow the mixture to cool.
5. 5
   Once cool blend it to a smooth paste.
6. 6
   Then run this mixture through a sieve so as to remove the tomato seeds and coarse particles.
7. 7
   Now melt the butter in a saucepan , add the flour and keep stirring it over low flame.
8. 8
   After 3 minutes once the flour loses its raw smell, add the milk slowly while stirring the mixture so as no lumps remain.
9. 9
   Cook this sauce for 2 more minutes then add the tomato puree.
10. 10
    Add salt per taste and allow the shorba to simmer for 6-8 minutes.
11. 11
    Once done serve the tomato shorba in soup bowls garnished with chopped coriander,croutons and a dollop of cream and a sprinkle of black pepper powder.