Ingredients

• Chicken or mutton (boneless) - 500 gms
• Large onion, chopped - 1
• Garlic cloves - 2
• Coconut milk (optional) - 1 cup
• Chicken stock/stock cubes dissolved in 2 cups of water - 2 cups
• Lemon juice - 2 tsp
• Oil - 2 tbsp
• Salt to taste
• Make paste of:
• Ginger - 1
• Cumin seeds - 1/2 tsp
• Poppy seeds - 1 tsp
• Turmeric powder - 1/2 tsp
• Coriander seeds - 1 tsp
• Peppercorns - 10
• Red chilli (dry) or to taste - 6
• Lemon wedges to garnish
• Boiled rice for garnish (optional)

How to Make Mulligatawny Soup

• Clean and boil the chicken or mutton until tender.
• Blend into puree, adding water as required. Strain.
• Heat oil. Add onions and garlic and saute until golden brown.
• Add the paste and saute for 1 min.
• Pour the strained soup alongwith chicken stock and coconut milk and bring to a boil.
• Sprinkle lemon juice and serve hot.
• Garnished with rice and lemon wedges.