A curried vegetable broth with rice, lentils, and coconut milk.
The name of this classic Anglo-Indian soup derives from the Tamil (Southern-India) words «molegoo» (pepper) and «tunes» (water). It became so popular with all Britons living in the Imperial Raj, that they brought the recipe back home with them, adding variations at various times and places.
3/4 cup | green or brown lentils (dried), rinsed and drained | 150 g | |
1 1/2 | onions, finely chopped | 300 g | |
1 1/2 clove | garlic, finely chopped | ||
3 stalks | celery, finely chopped | 220 g | |
2 | carrots, finely chopped | 200 g | |
1 1/2 tbsp | butter, unsalted | 22 g | |
1 1/2 tbsp | canola oil | 25 mL | |
3/4 | dried chili peppers, minced | 0.4 g | |
1/2 tbsp | curry powder | 5 g | |
6 cups | vegetable broth | 1.5 L | |
1/2 cup | basmati rice | 90 g | |
1 | apples, finely diced | 180 g | |
3 tbsp | lemon juice, freshly squeezed | 1 lemon | |
3/4 cup | unsweetened coconut milk | 190 mL | |
3 tbsp | fresh cilantro | 6 g | |
1 pinch | salt [optional] | 0.2 g | |
ground pepper to taste [optional] |
It is not necessary to soak the lentils in advance.
per 1 serving (320 g)
Amount % Daily Value |
Calories 240 |
Fat 10 g 15 % |
Saturated
6.3 g
32 % |
Cholesterol 0 mg |
Sodium 90 mg 4 % |
Carbohydrate 32 g 11 % |
Fibre 5 g 19 % |
Sugars 7 g |
Net Carbs 27 g |
Protein 8 g |
Vitamin A 31 % |
Vitamin C 16 % |
Calcium 5 % |
Iron 19 % |
Food Group | Exchanges |
---|---|
Starches | 1 |
Fruits | 0 |
Vegetables | 1 |
Meat and Alternatives | ½ |
Fats | 2 |
Fantastic, very flavourful and very very simple to make.
This is one super soup! It's very easy to make and very tasty. The lemon and the apples combined with the coconut milk are what make this soup unique and fresh tasting.
I made it as a main course and should have doubled the recipe for two adults and two children. Delicious! I loved every bite... there just wasn't enough!