Green Mung Bean Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 lb mung beans, soaked overnight
2 1/2 cups water
1/2 tsp ground turmeric
1/8 tsp garlic powder
2 tbsp coconut oil
1 oz ginger, peeled and chopped
1 tsp coriander seeds
1 tsp ground coriander
1 tsp cumin seeds
1 tsp ground cumin
4 stalks cilantro chopped (reserve a few leaves for garnish)

Preparation

Drain the beans and add to a pan with 2 1/2 cups water, turmeric and garlic powder. Bring to a boil and cook, stirring occasionally, for 30-40 minutes, uncovered, until the beans are soft.
Heat the oil in a pan and cook the ginger briefly. Stir in the spices and heat until the spices have released their aroma. Stir the spice mix into the soup, add a little water if needed, and season to taste with salt and pepper. Stir in the cilantro. Serve the soup in bowls, garnished with cilantro leaves.