"Mulligatawny, which literally means “pepper water,” is an English interpretation of an Indian dish. It has seemingly limitless versions, but most have curry and a bit of chicken. We've added tart Granny Smith apples, plenty of spice and a touch of coconut milk...."
INGREDIENTS
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1 tablespoon canola oil
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1 large yellow onion, diced
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2 stalks celery, diced
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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2 Granny Smith apples, peeled and diced
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1 1/2 teaspoons hot Madras curry powder, (see Tip)
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1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
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1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
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1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
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6 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
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1/2 cup white basmati rice
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12 ounces chicken breast tenders, cut into bite-size pieces
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1 cup “lite” coconut milk
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1 tablespoon lemon juice
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
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3 tablespoons sliced almonds, toasted (see Tip), optional