Spiced carrot and lentil soup(Better version)

Ingredients

2 tsp cumin seeds/ 1 tsp cumin powder

pinch chilli flakes/ 1 1/2 tsp blend chilli

2 tbsp olive oil

600g carrots, washed and coarsely grated 

3 potatoes

140g split red lentils

1l hot beef stock (from 2 cubes)

500g beef

125ml milk

plain yogurt and naan bread, to serve

Method

1. Heat a large saucepan and dry-fry the cumin seeds and chilli flakes for 1 min, or until they start to jump around the pan and release their aromas. 
2. Scoop out about half of the seeds with a spoon and set aside. Add the oil, carrot, lentils, stock and milk to the pan and bring to the boil. 
3. Simmer for 15 mins until the lentils have swollen and softened.
4. Whizz the soup with a stick blender or in a food processor until smooth (or leave it chunky if you prefer). 
5. Season to taste and finish with a dollop of yogurt and a sprinkling of the reserved toasted spices. Serve with warmed naan breads.

tweak from: http://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/2089/spiced-carrot-and-lentil-soup