How long does Mulligatawny take?

40 minutes from start to finish. That is 20 minutes of preparation and 20 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Mulligatawny serve?

4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.

Is Mulligatawny vegetarian?

Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.

Is Mulligatawny spicy?

It is mild: 1 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.

What do I need to make Mulligatawny?

1 cup Masoor Dal, ½ cup Coconut Milk, 1 Potato, 2 Green Cardamom, 2 Cloves, 1 Onion, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Mulligatawny?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Mulligatawny?

About 330 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Mulligatawny

Name: Mulligatawny
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Pan-Indian
Ingredients: 1 tbsp Ghee; 1 inch Cinnamon; 2 Green Cardamom; 2 Cloves; 1 tsp Coriander Seeds, Crushed; 1 tbsp Ginger, Minced; 1 tbsp Garlic, Minced; 1 Onion, Finely Chopped; 2 sprigs Curry leaves; 1 Green Chilli, Finely Chopped; 1 tsp Turmeric Powder; 1 tsp Cumin Powder; 1 cup Masoor Dal, Boiled; 1 Potato, Boiled; 1 tbsp Salt; 3 cup Water; 1 tsp Lemon Juice; 1 tbsp Tamarind Juice; 2 tbsp Coriander Leaves, Finely Chopped; ½ cup Coconut Milk

Veg · Dal, Soups & Salads

Dal Soups & Salads Gluten-free

Total40 min

Prep20 min

Cook20 min

Serves4

Per serving330 cal

Spicemild

Good for: Rainy Day

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5 steps, each one filmed

A short video for every step, so your hands never have to leave the pan.

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Mulligatawny, a spiced soup of masoor dal and potato in ghee with curry leaves, tamarind and coconut milk. Mild, serves 4, 40 minutes, step-by-step video.

Low calorie

Ingredients

20 items

Cooking for4 servings

Ghee1 tbsp
Cinnamon1 inch
Green Cardamom2
Cloves2
Coriander Seeds, Crushed1 tsp
Ginger, Minced1 tbsp
Garlic, Minced1 tbsp
Onion, Finely Chopped1
Curry leaves2 sprigs
Green Chilli, Finely Chopped1
Turmeric Powder1 tsp
Cumin Powder1 tsp
Masoor Dal, Boiled1 cup
Potato, Boiled1
Salt1 tbsp
Water3 cup
Lemon Juice1 tsp
Tamarind Juice1 tbsp
Coriander Leaves, Finely Chopped2 tbsp
Coconut Milk½ cup

Contains: milk.

Nutrition

One serving, and the whole batch of 4. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per serving	All 4
Energy	330kcal	1320kcal
Protein	14g	58g
Carbohydrate	43g	172g
Fat	13g	51g
Fibre	8.7g	35g
Sugar	3.9g	16g

Cookd masalas for masoor dal

Method

1
Heat ghee in a pot and add the whole spices followed by the onion, green chillies, curry leaves, ginger and garlic, Saute for 2 minutes.
GheeCinnamonGreen CardamomClovesCoriander SeedsGingerGarlicOnionCurry leavesGreen Chilli
2
Add the boiled dal and boiled potato, Add the spice powders and salt.
Turmeric PowderCumin PowderMasoor DalPotatoSalt
3
Add 3 Cups of water and simmer for 5 minutes.
Water
4
Use a hand blender and make a smooth soup base.
5
Add the tamarind pulp, lemon juice and simmer for 6 mins. Finish with the coconut milk and coriander leaves.
Lemon JuiceTamarind JuiceCoriander LeavesCoconut Milk

Before you start

How long does Mulligatawny take?: 40 minutes from start to finish. That is 20 minutes of preparation and 20 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Mulligatawny serve?: 4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Mulligatawny vegetarian?: Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
Is Mulligatawny spicy?: It is mild: 1 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.
What do I need to make Mulligatawny?: 1 cup Masoor Dal, ½ cup Coconut Milk, 1 Potato, 2 Green Cardamom, 2 Cloves, 1 Onion, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Mulligatawny?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Mulligatawny?: About 330 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.