Creamy Coconut Dal

38 mins
Serves 4
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Directions

  1. 1Heat the oil in a saucepan over a medium heat.
  2. 2Heat the oil in a saucepan over a medium heat.
  3. 3Heat the oil in a saucepan over a medium heat.
  4. 4Add the cumin seeds and crackle for a few seconds before adding the onion.
  5. 5Add the cumin seeds and crackle for a few seconds before adding the onion.
  6. 6Add the cumin seeds and crackle for a few seconds before adding the onion.
  7. 7Cook, stirring occasionally, until golden.
  8. 8Cook, stirring occasionally, until golden.
  9. 9Cook, stirring occasionally, until golden.
  10. 10Chuck the garlic and ginger into the pan and mix well.
  11. 11Chuck the garlic and ginger into the pan and mix well.
  12. 12Chuck the garlic and ginger into the pan and mix well.
  13. 13Cook, stirring continuously, until fragrant.
  14. 14Cook, stirring continuously, until fragrant.
  15. 15Cook, stirring continuously, until fragrant.
  16. 16Put the turmeric, chilli powder, lentils, tomatoes, coconut milk and a good pinch of salt into the pan.
  17. 17Put the turmeric, chilli powder, lentils, tomatoes, coconut milk and a good pinch of salt into the pan.
  18. 18Put the turmeric, chilli powder, lentils, tomatoes, coconut milk and a good pinch of salt into the pan.
  19. 19Pour in just boiled water and mix well.
  20. 20Pour in just boiled water and mix well.
  21. 21Pour in just boiled water and mix well.
  22. 22Bring to the boil, cover, reduce the heat to low and cook, stirring occasionally, until the lentils are tender.
  23. 23Bring to the boil, cover, reduce the heat to low and cook, stirring occasionally, until the lentils are tender.
  24. 24Bring to the boil, cover, reduce the heat to low and cook, stirring occasionally, until the lentils are tender.
  25. 25If it looks a little dry, add another water and mix well.
  26. 26If it looks a little dry, add another water and mix well.
  27. 27If it looks a little dry, add another water and mix well.
  28. 28To finish, add the lime juice and coriander to the daal.
  29. 29To finish, add the lime juice and coriander to the daal.
  30. 30To finish, add the lime juice and coriander to the daal.
  31. 31Mix well.
  32. 32Mix well.
  33. 33Mix well.
  34. 34Check the seasoning, adding more salt to taste and serve immediately with rice.
  35. 35Check the seasoning, adding more salt to taste and serve immediately with rice.
  36. 36Check the seasoning, adding more salt to taste and serve immediately with rice.

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 tsp cumin seeds
  • 3 tsp cumin seeds
  • 3 tsp cumin seeds
  • 2 onions, finely sliced
  • 2 onions, finely sliced
  • 2 onions, finely sliced
  • 4 cloves garlic, finely sliced
  • 4 cloves garlic, finely sliced
  • 4 cloves garlic, finely sliced
  • 1 inch ginger, finely sliced
  • 1 inch ginger, finely sliced
  • 1 inch ginger, finely sliced
  • 1 tsp turmeric
  • 1 tsp turmeric
  • 1 tsp turmeric
  • 1 tsp chilli powder
  • 1 tsp chilli powder
  • 1 tsp chilli powder
  • 200 g red lentils
  • 200 g red lentils
  • 200 g red lentils
  • 400 g chopped tomatoes
  • 400 g chopped tomatoes
  • 400 g chopped tomatoes
  • 400 g coconut milk
  • 400 g coconut milk
  • 400 g coconut milk
  • 1 The juice of a lime
  • 1 The juice of a lime
  • 1 The juice of a lime
  • A small handful of finely chopped coriander leaves
  • A small handful of finely chopped coriander leaves
  • A small handful of finely chopped coriander leaves
  • sea salt
  • sea salt
  • sea salt

Equipment

saucepan

Tips

  • Serve with rice.
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