Mulligatawny Soup, Mulligatawany Soup
by Tarla Dalal

A spicy soup with an unmistakeable Indian feel to it, it is said that this used to be a hot favourite amongst the British officers when they were in India.

Mulligatawny Soup features a large set of ingredients including coconut milk, onions, carrots, tomatoes, rice and dal, spiced with an elaborate masala and hints of ginger, garlic and lemon juice. You can have it as a filling brunch or supper!

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मल्टीगटवैनी सूप - हिन्दी में पढ़ें (Mulligatawny Soup, Mulligatawany Soup in Hindi)

મુલ્લીગટવાની સૂપ - ગુજરાતી માં વાંચો (Mulligatawny Soup, Mulligatawany Soup in Gujarati)

Mulligatawny Soup, Mulligatawany Soup recipe - How to make Mulligatawny Soup, Mulligatawany Soup

For The Masala Powder
2 tsp coriander (dhania) seeds
2 tsp cumin seeds (jeera)
2 tsp aniseeds (vilayati saunf)
1/4 tsp fenugreek (methi) seeds
2 small sticks cinnamon (dalchini)

For The Soup
3/4 cup masoor dal (split red lentil)
2 tbsp oil
1/2 cup finely chopped onions
3/4 cup finely chopped carrots
12 mm (1/2") piece ginger (adrak)
1 tsp finely chopped garlic (lehsun)
3/4 cup chopped tomatoes
1/4 tsp turmeric powder (haldi)
1/2 cup coconut milk (nariyal ka doodh)
1/4 cup cooked rice (chawal)
1/2 tsp lemon juice
salt to taste

Method
For the masala powder

Combine all the ingredients in a broad non-stick pan and dry roast on a medium flame for 2 to 3 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
Allow it to cool slightly and blend in a mixer to a smooth powder. Keep aside.

For the soup

Heat the oil in a pressure cooker, add the onions, carrots, ginger and garlic and sauté on a medium flame for 1 to 2 minutes.
Add the masoor dal, tomatoes, masala powder, turmeric powder and 3¼ cups of water, mix well and pressure cook for 2 whistles.
Allow the steam to escape before opening the lid.
Blend the soup in a mixer to a smooth purée and strain it using a strainer.
Transfer the purée to a deep non-stick pan, add the coconut milk, rice, lemon juice and salt, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 2 minutes, while stirring continuously.
Serve hot.

Nutrient values (Abbrv) per serving

Energy	277 cal
Protein	8.9 g
Carbohydrates	27.2 g
Fiber	5.5 g
Fat	15.3 g
Cholesterol	0 mg
Sodium	21.6 mg

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on 14 Dec 22 06:10 PM

Tarla Dalal

15 Dec 22 05:05 PM

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Hem chandara kapri

on 19 Feb 22 05:46 PM

21 Feb 22 01:45 PM

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Vasant

on 02 Feb 22 06:44 PM

Awesome recipe. Trying it today . Very Desi!!! 🙏😊💖

08 Feb 22 09:02 AM

Awesome, will try tomorrow !

on 16 May 21 12:28 AM

17 May 21 01:14 PM

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anil behera

on 01 Nov 16 09:20 AM

Donna

on 30 Aug 16 01:53 AM

How much ginger? It says 12 ginger I don''t understand what it means!

30 Aug 16 10:44 AM

Hi Donna: Thanks, its a typo error. Its half inch piece ginger and we have fixed the recipe. Happy cooking.

Shanta

on 01 Mar 16 10:21 AM

01 Mar 16 10:36 AM

Thanks Shanta. We are delighted you loved the Soup recipe. Please keep posting your thoughts and feedback. Happy Cooking.

Archana M

on 26 Mar 15 01:57 PM

This soup is very creamy, and rich in taste, The little rice added to this soup, is just perfect. One big bowl of this soup, can keep you full for a very long time.

Cooking enthusiast

on 14 Feb 13 10:44 AM

Love the taste of this masoor dal soup with a strong coconut influence.