# Creamy Coconut Dal with Spicy Pickled Aubergine

Creamy coconut dal with spicy pickled aubergine is a delicious and flavorful recipe that combines Sri Lankan dal and Indian pickled aubergine.

- Cuisine: Indian
- Category: Soup
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 1 aubergine
- 3 garlic cloves
- 1 tsp ginger
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
- 3 green chillies
- 2 bullet chillies
- 0.5 tsp fenugreek
- 0.5 tsp fennel seeds
- 1 tsp salt
- 5 tsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tbsp agave or brown sugar
- 2 tbsp oil
- 4 curry leaves
- 3 garlic cloves
- 1 tsp smoked chilli powder
- 1 tsp turmeric
- 1 cup red lentils
- 3 cups water
- 0.5 can coconut milk
- 1 diced onion
- 1 tsp turmeric
- 2 tsp curry powder
- 0.5 tsp cardamom
- 0.25 tsp cinnamon
- to taste sea salt

## Instructions

1. Blend 3 cloves of garlic with ginger, cumin seeds, fennel seeds, fenugreek, sea salt, green chillies, bullet chillies, and apple cider vinegar until smooth paste. Add more vinegar if needed.
2. Heat oil in a pan and add curry leaves, sliced garlic, and sauté until fragrant.
3. Pour in the blended mixture, then add 1 tsp of turmeric, smoked chilli powder (or regular chilli powder), and agave.
4. Stir until you get a smooth paste.
5. In a separate frying pan, add the chopped aubergine and fry until golden brown, soft, and slightly crispy on the edges. Drain the oil once cooked.
6. Stir the aubergine into the sauce until fully coated.
7. Thoroughly rinse the lentils until the water runs clear, then add to a pot.
8. Bring to a boil and add the diced onion. Allow to cook and soften.
9. Add the spices and coconut milk, then stir. Add sea salt to taste and cook for a further 5 minutes.

## Equipment

- blender
- frying pan
- pot
- spoon

## Source

- Original video: https://www.instagram.com/reel/C7mU0u8KaUg/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/22dba2de-c06e-4759-bec4-dd1de3c8a752
- Extracted: 2025-07-19

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