Name: Mulligatawny Soup
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 1 h 30 min
Total time: 1 h 40 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: British, Indian
Ingredients: 1/2 teaspoon whole mustard seeds; 1/2 teaspoon whole cumin seed; 1/2 teaspoon whole coriander seed; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; 1 pound (about 3 large) chicken thighs; 1 onion, finely chopped (about 1 cup); 1 medium carrot, finely chopped (about 3/4 cup); 1 celery rib, finely chopped (about 1/2 cup); 1 tablespoon curry powder; 3 medium garlic cloves, finely chopped (about 1 tablespoon); 1 inch piece fresh ginger, finely grated; 1 sweet potato, peeled and cut into 1/4 inch pieces; 1 apple, peeled and cut into 1/4 inch pieces; 1 plum tomato, cut into 1/4 inch pieces; 1/2 cup dry red lentils; 6 cups homemade or store-bought low sodium chicken broth, or water; Greek yogurt, to garnish; Finely chopped cilantro, to garnish; Red chili flakes, to garnish

Mulligatawny Soup

Mulligatawny, an Indian-influenced lentil soup that resulted from the unlawful invasion and occupation of India by the British Empire, is a delicious dish with a complex history.

1 hr 40 min total 10 min prep 1 hr 30 min cook 4 593 cal

Instructions

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1 Place mustard seeds, cumin seeds, and coriander seeds in a skillet and toast over high heat until spices begin to smell toasted, about 3 minutes. Transfer to a mortar and pestle or spice grinder and process until fine.
2 Heat vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat until oil is shimmering. Season chicken thighs with salt and add to pot skin side down. Cook until skin is golden, about 5 minutes, then flip and cook until other side is also brown, about another 4 minutes. Transfer to a plate and reserve.
3 Add onion, carrot, and celery to the pot and cook, stirring often until onions are translucent, about 5 minutes. Add curry powder and toasted spices and stir until vegetables are evenly covered with spices. Add garlic, ginger, sweet potato, apple and plum tomato and stir to coat. Add lentils then return chicken thighs to pot. Cover with broth or water and bring to a simmer. Cook until potatoes and lentils are soft and soup has thickened, about 1 hour.
4 Remove thighs from soup, shred meat and skin, then return to pot. Season to taste with salt and pepper and serve garnished with yogurt, cilantro, and red pepper flakes.