Serves 4
Ingredients
1 tbsp coconut oil
1 large onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, crushed
2lbs / 1kg / 4 cups parsnips, peeled and chopped roughly
2 tsps ground coriander seeds
1 tsp ground turmeric
1 tsp medium curry powder
1 tsp ground ginger
2 pints / 1.2L water
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Garnish
Nori strips
Preparation method
1 Melt the coconut oil in a large saucepan stir-fry the onion for 5 minutes, adding the garlic and spices for the last minute.
2 Add the parsnips, stir to cover with the oils and spices, then add the water. Bring to the boil and simmer for about 25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the parsnips are soft.
3 Allow to cool slightly, then blend in a liquidiser. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper, sprinkle on some nori strips and reheat as necessary, and serve.