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Tarla Dalal
06 December, 2024
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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!
Mulligatawny Soup, Mulligatawany Soup recipe - How to make Mulligatawny Soup, Mulligatawany Soup
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Preparation Time
15 Mins
Cooking Time
17 Mins
Total Time
32 Mins
Makes
4 servings
Ingredients
For The Masala Powder
2 tsp coriander (dhania) seeds
2 tsp cumin seeds (jeera)
2 tsp aniseed (vilayati saunf)
1/4 tsp fenugreek (methi) seeds
2 small sticks cinnamon (dalchini)
For The Soup
3/4 cup masoor (split red lentil) dal
2 tbsp oil
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
3/4 cup finely chopped carrot
12 mm (1/2") piece ginger (adrak)
1 tsp finely chopped garlic (lehsun)
3/4 cup chopped tomato
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.
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Nutrient values (Abbrv)per plate
| 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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Awesome, will try tomorrow !
March 13, 2025, midnight
Tarla Dalal
March 13, 2025, midnight
Thanks for the feedback !!! Keep reviewing recipes and articles you loved.
Donna
March 13, 2025, midnight
How much ginger? It says 12 ginger I don''t understand what it means!
Tarla Dalal
March 13, 2025, midnight
Hi Donna: Thanks, its a typo error. Its half inch piece ginger and we have fixed the recipe. Happy cooking.
Archana M
March 13, 2025, midnight
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
March 13, 2025, midnight
Love the taste of this masoor dal soup with a strong coconut influence.
Shanta
March 13, 2025, midnight
Tarla Dalal
March 13, 2025, midnight
Thanks Shanta. We are delighted you loved the Soup recipe. Please keep posting your thoughts and feedback. Happy Cooking.
anil behera
March 13, 2025, midnight
Vasant
March 13, 2025, midnight
Awesome recipe. Trying it today . Very Desi!!! _x0001F64F__x0001F60A__x0001F496_
Hem chandara kapri
March 13, 2025, midnight
Good
March 13, 2025, midnight
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