Coconut Dhal

Name: Coconut Dhal
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 8 ounces red lentils; 1 2/3 cups coconut milk; 1 ounce cilantro, leaves (or curry leaves); 2 tomatoes, chopped; salt and pepper; 1 teaspoon cumin; 1 teaspoon ground coriander; 1 teaspoon turmeric; 2 green chili peppers, deseeded and sliced; 2 teaspoons black mustard seeds; 2 onions, one finely chopped, one sliced; 4 tablespoons oil

Submitted by English_Rose

"Red lentils get a big boost in flavour with this Thai-influenced dhal recipe."

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Ready In:: 30mins
Ingredients:: 12
Serves:: 4

ingredients

8 ounces red lentils
1 ²⁄₃ cups coconut milk
1 ounce cilantro, leaves (or curry leaves)
2 tomatoes, chopped
salt and pepper
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon turmeric
2 green chili peppers, deseeded and sliced
2 teaspoons black mustard seeds
2 onions, one finely chopped, one sliced
4 tablespoons oil

directions

Put the lentils, coconut milk, the chopped onion, tomatoes, chilis and spices in a pan with 1 1/4 cups water, season and simmer for 20 minutes, until the lentils are tender.
Fry the sliced onion in the oil until crisp, add the curry leaves (or cilantro) and mustard seeds and sizzle together.
Pour over the lentils. Serve with flatbread.

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Reviews

Makes a nice fresh dhal, though I think it needs some grated ginger and garlic. Didn't make the tadka, but I will next time.

SarahEmmm

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English_Rose

United Kingdom

I live in Manchester, UK with my fiance and young son. I work at the local hospital in pediatrics and love my job. I also love cooking!! I have a sweet tooth but try and make healthy family meals, I'm not against some lovely treats now and then though :)

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