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Mulligatawny Soup recipe (Indian national soup)

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Mulligatawny Soup

Cultural Context

Mulligatawny Soup traces its roots to colonial India, where it was adapted from traditional South Indian dishes. Originally a pepper water, it evolved to include various ingredients like lentils and meat, reflecting the fusion of Indian and British culinary practices. Today, it is enjoyed globally, with numerous variations, often served as a comforting meal in homes and restaurants alike.

IndianINmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
1 red apple
1 carrot
1 tomato
1 celery stick
1 onion
2 cloves garlic
1 inch ginger
1 small bowl red lentils
butter
vegetable stock
cumin powder
coriander powder
turmeric powder
salt
garam masala

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: light coconut milk

💰Cheaper: whole milk

Light coconut milk reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

red lentils

🥗Healthier: green lentils

💰Cheaper: split peas

Green lentils are often less expensive and more widely available.

chicken

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: beans

Tofu offers a plant-based protein alternative.

curry powder

🥗Healthier: homemade curry blend

💰Cheaper: turmeric + cumin

Homemade blends can be fresher and cheaper.

1

Start by preparing the vegetables; take a red apple and cut it into chunks.

2

Peel the carrot and cut it into cubes, then place it on a plate.

3

Take a tomato and note that its liquid will be needed for the soup.

4

Cut a celery stick into cubes.

5

Chop an onion into rough pieces.

6

Gather garlic and ginger for flavor enhancement.

7

In a cooking pot, add butter and let it melt.

8

Add minced garlic and ginger to the pot and sauté for flavor enhancement.

9

Add chopped onion to the pot and cook on low heat to avoid burning.

10

Once the onion is soft, add the chopped celery.

11

After the celery softens, add the chopped carrot and cook until soft.

12

Add the chopped apple for sweetness and cook until soft.

13

Add the chopped tomato to maintain liquid consistency.

14

Next, add the red lentils to the pot and toast them slightly.

15

Add garam masala and sauté the mixture.

16

Pour in the vegetable stock to bring flavor to the soup.

17

Add cumin powder, coriander powder, turmeric powder, and salt to taste.

18

Blend the mixture until smooth using an immersion blender.

19

Strain the blended soup through a conical strainer for a smooth texture.

20

Adjust thickness if necessary by adding a bit of flour or roux.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingblending

Equipment Needed

cooking potimmersion blender

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetariangluten-free

Also Known As

MulligatawnyMulligatawny Curry Soup

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