Ingredients

• 2 tbsp - oil
• 1 tsp - crushed ginger root
• 1 tsp - crushed garlic
• 1 - large onion, sliced
• 2 tbsp - chickpeas flour (besan)
• 1 tbsp - curry powder
• 1/4 tsp - turmeric powder
• 2 - medium sized tomatoes, peeled and chopped
• 1 - bay leaf
• 1 tsp - coarsely ground black pepper
• 3 cups - water or veg stock
• Lemon wedges

How to Make Plain Mulligatawny Soup

• Heat oil in a pan and add the ginger and garlic.
• Saute for 2 minutes, then add the onion and saute until the onion is transparent.
• Add the gram flour, curry powder, turmeric, tomatoes, bay leaf, pepper and water.
• Bring to a boil, cover and reduce heat.
• Simmer for 45 mins, then process in a blender or pass through a sieve.
• Stir well and serve with lemon wedges.