Mulligatawny

usgb/ˌmʌlɪɡəˈtɔːni/
noun

A spicy soup in Indian cooking, usually containing meat, vegetables, and curry.

She ordered a bowl of mulligatawny from the Indian restaurant.
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  • bowl of mulligatawny
  • mulligatawny soup

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Indian Origin

Mulligatawny has Indian roots, suggesting exotic flavors and ties to Indian cuisine.

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After visiting India, he craved the authentic taste of mulligatawny.
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Curry Connection

The soup's key ingredient is curry, which gives it a distinctive spicy flavor.

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Her homemade mulligatawny had a perfect balance of curry spices.
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Culinary Term

Mulligatawny is a culinary term used primarily in the context of food, especially in Indian cuisine.

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The culinary class learned to prepare mulligatawny as part of their global cuisine module.
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