Heat the vegetable oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Fry the onion until soft and golden, about 6 minutes.
2 Tbsp vegetable oil, 125 g onion, chopped
Stir in the carrot, celery, and parsnip and cook until soft, about 5 minutes.
125 g carrot, peeled and diced, 1 celery stick, sliced, 125 g parsnip, peeled and diced
Add the ginger, garlic, curry powder, and cayenne pepper. Fry together for a minute or so.
2 tsp grated ginger, 3 garlic cloves, grated, 2 tsp madras curry powder, ¼ tsp cayenne pepper, to taste
Add the apple, lentils, and stock. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat, and simmer covered for 30 minutes.
1 Granny Smith apple, peeled and diced, 150 g red lentils, 1 litre vegetable stock
Using a handheld blender, liquidise the soup.
Stir in the coconut milk.
225 ml canned coconut milk
Season to taste with mango chutney, lemon juice, and salt.
2 to 3 Tbsp mango chutney, Juice of 1 lemon, salt
Serve topped with coriander and a dash of coconut milk plus your bread of choice on the side.
Fresh coriander, extra canned coconut milk, Flatbread or naan bread