Madhur Jaffrey's Vegan Mulligatawny Recipe

Experience the vibrant flavors of India with this vegan twist on Madhur Jaffrey's classic Mulligatawny soup! This lemony, black pepper-infused lentil soup is bursting with aromatic spices and creamy coconut milk. A perfect comforting meal, easily customizable to your spice preference. Get ready for a flavor explosion!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 70 mins
Calories 478 kcal
Protein 22g
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Ingredients for Madhur Jaffrey's Vegan Mulligatawny

  • Whole Black Peppercorn
  • Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 1 tablespoon minced ginger
  • Garlic Cloves
  • Ground Cumin
  • Ground Coriander
  • Madras Curry Powder
  • Curry Powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
  • Ground Fennel
  • Cayenne Pepper
  • 1 cup well-rinsed chickpeas
  • Yukon Gold Potatoes
  • Split Red Lentils
  • Vegetable Stock
  • 1 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice (or more, to taste)
  • 1/2 cup coconut milk
  • fresh cilantro for garnish

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How to Make Madhur Jaffrey's Vegan Mulligatawny

  1. Dry roast 1 teaspoon black peppercorns in a large soup pot over medium heat until fragrant (about 1 minute).
  2. Add 2 tablespoons coconut oil.
  3. When hot, add 1 tablespoon minced ginger and 2 cloves minced garlic. Stir for 10 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Add 1 teaspoon ground cumin, 1/2 teaspoon turmeric, 1/4 teaspoon coriander, 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional), and a pinch of asafoetida (hing, optional). Stir for another 10 seconds.
  5. Add 1 cup well-rinsed chickpeas and 1 cup cubed potatoes. Stir to coat with spices.
  6. Add 1 cup well-rinsed red lentils, 4 cups vegetable stock, and 1 teaspoon salt (or to taste).
  7. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer covered for 45 minutes, or until lentils and potatoes are tender. Add more water or stock if the soup becomes too thick.
  8. Remove from heat.
  9. Stir in 1/2 cup coconut milk and 2 tablespoons lemon juice (or more, to taste).
  10. Carefully puree the soup using an immersion blender until smooth (or use a regular blender in batches).
  11. Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

19 g

Sugar

120g

Fat

47g

Carbs

25g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Madhur Jaffrey's Vegan Mulligatawny?

Madhur Jaffrey's Vegan Mulligatawny takes about 90 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 70 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Madhur Jaffrey's Vegan Mulligatawny?

Madhur Jaffrey's Vegan Mulligatawny has approximately 478 calories per serving, with about 22 g protein, 25 g carbohydrates and 23 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Madhur Jaffrey's Vegan Mulligatawny?

The key ingredients for Madhur Jaffrey's Vegan Mulligatawny are Whole Black Peppercorn, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Ginger, Garlic Cloves, Ground Cumin, Ground Coriander. See the full list with measurements above.

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