Indian Mulligatawny Soup is a flavorful and nutritious dish that combines the best of Indian spices with vegetables and meat to create a hearty and satisfying soup. The soup is believed to have originated in the 18th century in South India, with the name "Mulligatawny" derived from the Tamil words "milagittaanni" or "mulligitawny", meaning "pepper water". Today, it is a popular dish enjoyed throughout India and beyond, with variations in ingredients and flavors depending on the region and personal preferences.
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MULLIGATAWNY (INDIAN) SOUP ( BEEF )
This was my favourite soup from the Bell Canada cafeteria; many years later, I found the recipe in a Soup & Starter cookbook! Its a good way to use up leftover roast beef (or lamb). If I don't have dripping on hand, I broil some bacon, use the bacon fat & eat the bacon!!
Provided by CountryLady
Categories Roast Beef
Time 1h55m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
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.
THE MEMSAHIB'S MULLIGATAWNY SOUP: ANGLO-INDIAN CURRIED SOUP
The British have always been fond of highly spiced food, a taste which can be traced back in our cooking to medieval times and which can be seen today in our pungent commercially prepared sauces and mustards. This tasty curried broth belongs to the early nineteenth century and is part of the heritage of the British Raj. British people who spent years in India grew to love the local spicy food and brought back their favourite recipes which were adapted in the Victorian kitchen. "Pepper Water" was the nearest thing to soup in the cuisine of India, and indeed the word mulligatawny comes from the Tamil words molegoo (pepper) and tunes (water). It was originally a vegetarian 'sauce', but the British added meat and various other ingredients to create a variety of mulligatawnies, which were popular in India and Ceylon, but had an extremely bad press back home in England! A basic peppered water was flavoured with various other ingredients, then the soup would be served with side bowls of cooked rice, lime wedges, grated coconut, snippets of fried bacon, quartered hard-boiled eggs and sliced chillies. You helped yourself to what you wanted - a meal in itself. I serve mine with Raita and Chutney, and sometimes hard-boiled eggs, you can add whatever you like to the basic soup posted below. This recipe was taken from The Memsahib's Cookbook and has been adapted to personal taste.
Provided by French Tart
Categories Curries
Time 35m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 26
Steps:
- Simmer all the basic soup ingredients together for 15 to 25 minutes.
- Then add all, or any of the flavouring ingredients - to make the soup exactly as you like it.
- (Flavouring ingredients are listed above.).
- Cook over a gentle heat for a further 5 to 10 minutes.
- Serve hot with any of the side dishes as described above.
Tips:
- Use a variety of vegetables for a more flavorful soup. Good choices include carrots, celery, potatoes, onions, and peas.
- If you don't have apple cider vinegar, you can substitute white vinegar or lemon juice.
- Be careful not to overcook the chicken. Overcooked chicken will be tough and dry.
- If you want a thicker soup, you can add a cornstarch slurry. To make a cornstarch slurry, mix together equal parts cornstarch and water until smooth. Then, stir the slurry into the soup and bring to a simmer. Cook until the soup has thickened to your desired consistency.
- Serve mulligatawny soup with a side of rice, naan bread, or crackers.
Conclusion:
Mulligatawny soup is a delicious and hearty soup that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is also a great way to use up leftover chicken. With its blend of spices and vegetables, mulligatawny soup is a flavorful and satisfying meal that is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a new soup recipe to try, give mulligatawny soup a try. You won't be disappointed!
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