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 329 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 Onion, Finely Chopped; 1 Green Chilli, Finely Chopped; 2 sprigs Curry leaves; 1 tbsp Ginger, Minced; 1 tbsp Garlic, Minced; 1 cup Masoor Dal, Boiled; 1 Potato, Boiled; 1 tsp Turmeric Powder; 1 tsp Cumin Powder; 1 tbsp Salt; 3 cup Water; 1 tbsp Tamarind Juice; 1 tsp Lemon Juice; ½ cup Coconut Milk; 2 tbsp Coriander Leaves, Finely Chopped

40 min
mild
Serves 4

Prep 20 min · Cook 20 min

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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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Also known as milagu thanni · Veg · Curries & Gravies, Kuzhambu, Sambar & Rasam

Curries & Gravies Kuzhambu, Sambar & Rasam Dal Soups & Salads Gluten-free

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

Good for: Rainy Day

Ingredients

20 items

4 people

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

Contains: milk.

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 4 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 4 people
Energy	329kcal	1316kcal
Protein	14g	58g
Carbohydrate	43g	172g
Fat	13g	51g
Fibre	8.6g	34g
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 SeedsOnionGreen ChilliCurry leavesGingerGarlic
2
Add the boiled dal and boiled potato, Add the spice powders and salt.
Masoor DalPotatoTurmeric PowderCumin PowderSalt
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.
Tamarind JuiceLemon JuiceCoconut MilkCoriander Leaves

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