Indian Mulligatawny Soup Recipes

MULLIGATAWNY SOUP II

Steps:

• Heat ghee or vegetable oil in large pan (use low heat); cook onion, garlic, ginger, chilies, spices and curry leaves, stirring, until onion is browned lightly and mixture is fragrant. Do not over brown the onion or else it will give the soup a burnt taste.
• Add carrot, apple, potato, dhal, and chicken stock to pan; simmer, covered, for about 15 minutes or until vegetables are just tender. Discard cardamom pods and curry leaves.
• Blend or process soup mixture, in batches, until pureed; return to pan. Add tamarind, lemon juice, coconut milk and fresh coriander leaves; stir until heated through.

MULLIGATAWNY (INDIAN) SOUP ( BEEF )

Steps:

• Fry vegetables & apple in drippings until soft & beginning to lose colour.
• Stir in flour & curry and cook for 1 minute.
• Add stock, tomatoes & seasoning.
• Bring to a boil, then lower heat, cover & simmer for about 1 1/2 hours, stirring occasionally.
• Sieve or liquidize the soup & return to pot.
• Add minced beef & rice.
• Bring back to the boil for 2- 3 minutes, check the seasoning & serve.

AUTHENTIC MULLIGATAWNY SOUP

Steps:

• Heat the oil and add the ginger and garlic. Saute for 2 minutes, then add the onion and saute until onion is transparent.
• Add the gram flour, apple, curry powder, turmeric, tomatoes, bay leaf, pepper and chicken stock.
• Bring to a boil, cover and reduce heat. Simmer for 45 minutes, then process in a blender.
• Add the rice if using and chicken.
• Stir well and serve with lemon wedges.