Sri Lankan dhal curry
Red lentils simmered with coconut milk and spices, finished with an aromatic oil of garlic, chilli, mustard and curry leaves.
This Sri Lankan dhal curry combines red lentils with coconut milk and a spiced oil added at the end. The recipe serves 4; preparation and cooking times are approximate estimates.
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Method
- 01
Cook the lentils
Rinse the lentils. Put them in a saucepan with the water, coconut milk, cinnamon, turmeric, chilli powder and salt. Bring to a boil, then simmer covered for about 15 minutes.
Ready to continue when: The lentils are tender and beginning to break down.
15 min - 02
Make the aromatic oil
While the lentils cook, heat the coconut oil in a small pan. Add the garlic, red onion, mustard seeds, green chilli, dried red chilli and curry leaves. Fry for a few minutes, stirring, until they begin to colour.
Ready to continue when: The garlic and onion begin to brown and the spices smell fragrant.
4 min - 03
Finish the dhal
Pour the aromatic oil and spices over the lentils and stir. Simmer everything together for 1 minute.
Ready to continue when: The spiced oil is mixed through the lentils and the dhal is gently steaming.
1 min - 04
Serve
Serve the dhal hot, on its own or with rice or bread.
Ready to continue when: The dhal is hot and ready to serve.
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