Sri Lankan Dal

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Cook soaked lentils with water, coconut milk, turmeric, cinnamon, and cayenne.
  2. 2Cook soaked lentils with water, coconut milk, turmeric, cinnamon, and cayenne.
  3. 3Cook soaked lentils with water, coconut milk, turmeric, cinnamon, and cayenne.
  4. 4Fry onion, garlic, spices, and curry leaves in hot coconut oil until aromatic and golden.
  5. 5Fry onion, garlic, spices, and curry leaves in hot coconut oil until aromatic and golden.
  6. 6Fry onion, garlic, spices, and curry leaves in hot coconut oil until aromatic and golden.
  7. 7Stir in sea salt, lemon zest, and blend half the dahl for extra creaminess.
  8. 8Stir in sea salt, lemon zest, and blend half the dahl for extra creaminess.
  9. 9Stir in sea salt, lemon zest, and blend half the dahl for extra creaminess.
  10. 10Top the dahl with temper, fresh chilli, coriander, and crispy onions.
  11. 11Top the dahl with temper, fresh chilli, coriander, and crispy onions.
  12. 12Top the dahl with temper, fresh chilli, coriander, and crispy onions.

Ingredients

  • 320 g red lentils
  • 320 g red lentils
  • 320 g red lentils
  • 400 ml water
  • 400 ml water
  • 400 ml water
  • 800 ml coconut milk
  • 800 ml coconut milk
  • 800 ml coconut milk
  • 1 tsp turmeric
  • 1 tsp turmeric
  • 1 tsp turmeric
  • 0.5 tsp cinnamon
  • 0.5 tsp cinnamon
  • 0.5 tsp cinnamon
  • 0.5 tsp cayenne
  • 0.5 tsp cayenne
  • 0.5 tsp cayenne
  • 2 tsp sea salt
  • 2 tsp sea salt
  • 2 tsp sea salt
  • 1 lemon
  • 1 lemon
  • 1 lemon
  • 0.5 onion
  • 0.5 onion
  • 0.5 onion
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 1 bunch coriander
  • 1 bunch coriander
  • 1 bunch coriander
  • 1 tbsp coconut oil
  • 1 tbsp coconut oil
  • 1 tbsp coconut oil
  • curry leaves
  • curry leaves
  • curry leaves
  • 1 tsp mustard seeds
  • 1 tsp mustard seeds
  • 1 tsp mustard seeds
  • 1 tsp cumin seeds
  • 1 tsp cumin seeds
  • 1 tsp cumin seeds
  • 1 tsp curry powder
  • 1 tsp curry powder
  • 1 tsp curry powder
  • lemon
  • lemon
  • lemon
  • coriander leaves
  • coriander leaves
  • coriander leaves
  • crispy onions
  • crispy onions
  • crispy onions
  • fresh green chilli slices
  • fresh green chilli slices
  • fresh green chilli slices
  • chapati or pitta
  • chapati or pitta
  • chapati or pitta

Tips

  • Scoop it up with warm chapati or soft pitters.