Indian Cream Of Tomato Soup

1 1/2Lb Ripe Tomatoes, Chopped
1 Tbsp Chopped Lemon Grass
2 Curry Leaves2" Fresh Ginger, Peeled & Chopped
1 Tbsp Salt
4 Fl Oz Water
4 Fl Oz Single Cream
1 Pt Milk
1 Tbsp Ground Roasted Cumin Seeds
Pinch Ground Black Pepper
Pinch Cayenne Pepper
Tbsp Lime Or Lemon Juice
1 Tbsp Chopped Coriander Leaves

Put The Tomatoes, Lemon Grass, Curry Leaves, Ginger, Salt And Water Into A Saucepan And Bring To The Boil. Lower The Heat, Cover And Simmer Gently For 15 Minutes.

Uncover, Increase The Heat And Simmer More Rapidly For Another 15 Minutes. Puree In A Liquidizer Then Sieve. You Should Have About 3/4 Pt Thick Tomato Juice.

Add The Cream, Milk, Cumin Seed, Black And Cayenne Pepper And The Lime Or Lemon Juice. Stir Together Well And Reheat Gently Without Boiling.

Serve Garnished With Freshly Chopped Coriander.