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What is mulligatawny soup?

Mulligatawny soup is a richly spiced dish that blends Indian flavours with British culinary tradition. The name comes from the Tamil words milagu thanni – meaning 'pepper water' – and it originated during the British colonial period in India, when south Indian peppery broths were adapted to suit British tastes. It's typically made with a thickening base of lentils or rice, plus vegetables, curry spices and sometimes chicken, lamb or mutton.

Nutrition: Per serving

  • kcal321
  • fat12g
    low
  • saturates4g
  • carbs37g
  • sugars12g
  • fibre8g
    high
  • protein12g
  • salt2g
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Method

  • step 1

    Heat the butter and olive oil in a casserole dish and fry the onion and celery with a pinch of salt for 10-12 mins, or until softened and translucent. Stir in the carrots, parsnip, garlic, ginger and apple and cook for 1 min more. Stir through the curry powder, cumin and paprika. Add the stock and tomato purée and season to taste. Reduce to a low simmer, cover and cook for 40 mins.

  • step 2

    Rinse the rice and cook for 10 mins in boiling water. Blitz the soup until smooth with a blender. Drain the rice and stir through the soup with the mango chutney, lemon juice and half the coriander. Check for seasoning, then ladle into bowls and top with the remaining coriander and yogurt.

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