Coconut Dhal
This creamy and comforting red lentil dhal is a flavorful staple that will warm your soul. Infused with aromatic spices and creamy coconut milk, it's the perfect dish to enjoy with some fluffy flatbread. The lentils cook down to a soft and soupy consistency, making it a delightful addition to any meal. Garnish with fresh coriander, sliced ginger, and a drizzle of oil for a finishing touch that elevates this dish to a new level of deliciousness.
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 250g red lentils (also called masoor dal or Egyptian lentils)
- 400ml coconut milk
- a handful of fresh curry leaves (find these in the herb section, an Asian grocers, or use coriander leaves)
- flatbread , to serve
- 2 medium chopped tomatoes
- 1 tsp turmeric
- 2-3 long pointy green chillies , sliced
- 2 tsp black mustard seeds
- 2 onions , one finely chopped, one sliced
Instructions
- Rinse the lentils until the water runs clear, then drain. Heat the oil in a large, shallow pan and cook the onions over a low heat for 10 mins until starting to brown, adding more oil if the pan looks dry. Add the garlic and ginger, and cook for another 30 seconds. Scatter in the curry leaves, if using, and all the spices and cook for a few minutes more, then stir in the tomato purée and cook for a minute longer.
- Stir in the lentils, ensuring they’re well coated in the spices, then pour over the coconut milk and 850ml water. Bring to the boil, stirring occasionally, then simmer for about 30 mins until the lentils are soft and soupy. Scoop out the whole chilli and discard, then season generously with salt. The dhal can now be left to cool, then frozen in portions, or as one batch in a large plastic container. Defrost completely before reheating in a pan over a low heat, adding more water to loosen if needed.
- Serve with a sprinkling of the coriander, sliced ginger and chilli, and drizzle with a bit more oil.
Prep Time
PT30M
Yield
Serves 4
Nutrition
- Calories: 531 calories
- Fat Content: 24 grams fat
- Saturated Fat Content: 15 grams saturated fat
- Carbohydrate Content: 51 grams carbohydrates
- Sugar Content: 8 grams sugar
- Fiber Content: 10 grams fiber
- Protein Content: 22 grams protein
- Sodium Content: 0.1 milligram of sodium
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