MULLIGATAWNY SOUP .

Mulligatawny soup , which litterally means 'water pepper' . Mulligatawny was introduced to Englandin the late 18th century by members of the colonial services returning home from India . Melt 6 tbs of butter /marg in your soup pot . Add 1 peeled and chopped onion along with 1 tbs of minced garlic . When the onion is tender add 350 gm of chicken strips and seal both sides , add 1 chopped carrot and 1 chopped turnip . Continue to stir until lightly coloured . In a separate bowl mix together 1 tbs of bush curry ( or to taste ) with 1 dsp of cloves ( or to taste )and 1 tsp of cracked pepper . Stir the powdered mixture into the vegetables and chicken and cook for 2 minutes . Add 1/4 cup of canned brown lentils ( drained ), along with 1 litre of chicken stock and 2 tbs of tomato paste . Continue to stir and bring to a gentle boil , finally add 1 cup of sultanas . cover and simmer for 1 hour . Serve this wonderous meal with crusty bread , it's up there with my best ... Enjoy .