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Instant Pot Mulligatawny Soup Recipe

Mulligatawny Soup is classic gluten-free, vegan, one-pot creamy lentil soup. Learn how to make instant pot lentil soup in less than 20 minutes
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Soup
Cuisine: Indian
Servings: 4
Calories: 290kcal
Author: Hina Gujral

Equipment

  • Instant Pot

Ingredients

  • ¼ Cup pink lentil (masoor dal)
  • ¼ Cup white rice
  • 4 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 whole bay leaf
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped ginger
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped garlic
  • 1 tablespoon chopped celery
  • ½ Cup chopped onion
  • ½ Cup finely chopped carrot
  • ¼ Cup finely chopped apple (remove the skin and seeds) or tomato paste
  • 3 Cup vegetable stock or broth
  • 1 Cup coconut milk
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1 teaspoon curry powder (see recipe)
  • ¼ teaspoon turmeric powder
  • ¼ teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon chopped coriander leaves

Instructions

Prep Work For Soup:

  • Start with preparing and chopping all the vegetables. Set aside.
  • Rinse and soak the rice and lentil in two separate bowls in 1 cup of water each for 10 - 15 minutes.

Instant Pot Lentil Soup:

  • Set instant pot to saute mode for 5 minutes. Next, add oil, bay leaf, ginger, garlic, celery, and onion. Saute for a minute or till the aroma of herbs is released.
    step by step method of cooking mulligatawny in an instant pot.
  • Add the diced carrots, soaked lentil, and rice without any water. Stir and cook for a minute.
    step by step method of cooking mulligatawny in an instant pot.
  • Add vegetable stock, spices, and salt. Stir and seal the lid of the instant pot. Pressure Cook soup for 8 minutes in a high-pressure setting.
    step by step method of cooking mulligatawny in an instant pot.
  • After 8 minutes, release the steam manually and open the lid of the instant pot.
  • Add coconut milk, black pepper, and coriander. Stir and gently mash the soup using the ladle. You can simmer the soup in Saute mode for 5 minutes after adding coconut milk.
    step by step method of cooking mulligatawny in an instant pot.
  • Drizzle lemon juice. Serve Mulligatawny Soup warm.

Notes

  • You can make this lentil soup on a stovetop as well. It usually takes 30 - 40 minutes on a stovetop. 
  • One can add diced potatoes, zucchini, green peas, or shredded chicken in this lentil soup. 
  • For tartness, you can either use apples, chopped tomatoes, or tomato paste.
  • If after cooking soup seems too thick, get the desired consistency by adding more coconut milk or vegetable broth/stock. 
  • Mulligatawny Soup is easy to reheat on a microwave or stovetop and can be stored in fridge for a week easily. 

Nutrition

Calories: 290kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Sodium: 728mg | Potassium: 325mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 3064IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 33mg | Iron: 3mg