MULLIGATAWNY, the name, derived from the Tamil milagu-tannir (i.e. pepper water), given to a favourite hot East Indian soup, made with curry-powder and otherwise highly seasoned, and served usually with rice.
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MULLIGATAWNY, the name, derived from the Tamil milagu-tannir (i.e. pepper water), given to a favourite hot East Indian soup, made with curry-powder and otherwise highly seasoned, and served usually with rice.