Ever since watching Kramer and Elaine rave about it on the “Soup Nazi” episode of Seinfeld, I’ve been intrigued by Mulligatawny stew. Now, after making a batch, I can see what all the fuss was about. This Indian stew is rich, aromatic and delicious.
Mulligatawny Stew (Indian Lentil Stew)
- Servings: 2 cups
- Yield: 6 servings
- Prep Time: 20 min
- Cooking Time: 4 hr
Ingredients
- 2 Tbsp. vegetable oil
- 2 yellow onions, chopped (about 3 cups)
- 2 tsp. minced garlic, (about 4 cloves)
- 1 Tbsp. fresh ginger, peeled and minced, or use 1 tsp. ground ginger
- 1 tsp. curry powder
- 1 tsp. garam masala (an Indian spice blend)
- ¾ cup dried yellow or green lentils
- 15 oz. diced tomatoes, with their liquid
- 32 oz. reduced-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 ½ cups basmati or long grain rice, uncooked
- ½ cup light coconut milk
- 1 lemon, cut into wedges, for serving (optional)
- 1 cup fresh cilantro, chopped, for serving (optional)
Preparation
- Omit the oil. Add the onions, garlic, ginger, spices, lentils, tomatoes and vegetable broth to the slow cooker and stir to combine well. Cook on low for 8-10 hours or on high for 4-5 hours. Add the rice and coconut milk, and cook on high for 30-45 minutes more, until the rice is tender.
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