Source: Sri Lankan coconut dhal

Sri Lankan Coconut Dhal

Red lentils cooked in coconut milk with curry leaves and cinnamon — soft, mild and quick.
Course Dinner, Side Dish
Cuisine Sri Lankan
Keyword Coconut, Curry, Dal, Lentil
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 4 people

Ingredients

  • 200 g red split lentils
  • 1 echalion shallot finely chopped
  • 20 curry leaves
  • 1 stick cinnamon small
  • 1 green chilli finely chopped
  • 1 tsp curry powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 400 ml coconut milk
  • 0.5 lemon juiced
  • coriander leaves to garnish

Instructions

  • Rinse the lentils well in several changes of water until it runs clear. Put the lentils and all the ingredients except the lemon juice and coriander in a medium saucepan. Add 400ml water to the pan then bring to the boil.
  • Turn down and simmer gently, stirring occasionally, for 30-35 minutes, until the lentils are soft. Season with the lemon juice and more salt, if needed. Serve with steamed basmati rice, if liked, and scatter with the coriander leaves.

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