Indian
Mulligatawny
British-Indian Pepper Soup
Originally, Mulligatawny was a hot pepper sauce served with rice. It became very popular as a soup during the British colonial era in India.
Today it is the national soup of India, and still very popular in England. There are many different versions.
Try this one with tamarind as a main ingredient of the spice blend and add as much pepper as you like.
Mulligatawny Spice Blend
Pouch [1] Tamarind, coriander, cumin, yellow mustard, fenugreek, cardamom, cinnamon, turmeric, chili Pouch [2] Black pepper
Indian Mulligatawny
Originally, Mulligatawny was a spicy pepper sauce served with rice. During the British colonial era in India, it evolved into a popular soup, which remains beloved in England and is now considered India’s national soup. With countless variations, this version features tamarind as a key spice blend ingredient—plus, you can adjust the pepper to your taste.
Ingredients
Protein
- 1 chicken breast, optional [1] about 0.5 lb, cut into 1/2 inch cubes
- 1 cup red lentils well rinsed
Fresh Produce
- 1 onion chopped
- 2 cloves garlic grated
- inch ginger grated
- 1 cup carrots + celery [2] mixed, diced
Packaged Food/Staples
- 1 can coconut milk 13.5 oz
- oil coconut, ghee, or vegetable
- salt
Mulligatawny Culinary Spice Kit
- Pouch [1] Tamarind, coriander, cumin, yellow mustard, fenugreek, cardamom, cinnamon, turmeric, chili
- Pouch [2] Black pepper
Optional for Garnish
- fresh cilantro or parsley chopped
Suggested Side
- 2 cups cooked rice basmati recommended
- fresh flatbread e.g. naan or chapati
Instructions
Step 1
- In a large POT, heat 2 tbsp oil over medium heat.
- Add onions, garlic, and ginger.
- Cook 3 minutes, stirring frequently.
- Add Mulligatawny [1] spices, vegetables, and Mulligatawny [2] spices to taste.
- Cook 1 minute, stirring constantly.
Step 2
- Add lentils, coconut milk, 2 cups of water, chicken, and salt to taste.
- Cover. Bring to a boil.
- Turn heat to medium-low.
- Cook about 10 to 15 minutes until lentils and chicken are cooked, stirring occasionally.
- Optionally, add more Mulligatawny [2] spices to taste.
- Serve soup over rice or with bread.
- Optionally, garnish with cilantro or parsley.
- Enjoy!