Creamy Coconut Dhal
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Serves: 4-6
 
Ingredients
  • 250 red split lentils
  • ½ onion sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic sliced
  • 2 tsp turmeric
  • 1-2 tsp chilli powder (2 is hot!) - optional - for small children I would leave this out
  • 2 tsp curry powder
  • 10 curry leaves - optional
  • 400ml coconut milk
  • 100ml water, then another 100ml later to loosen if needed
  • 1 tsp salt
Instructions
  1. Method:
  2. Wash the lentils thoroughly.
  3. Mix the onion, garlic, leaves and spices with the lentils in a saucepan and pour over the coconut milk and water. Bring up to a boil and then a simmer with the lid on until the lentils are cooked (approx 15 minutes) - I often stir it mid way through cooking just to check its not sticking to the bottom of the pan. If its looking a touch dry add a splash of water. Give it a good stir.
  4. (If you cook for longer the lentils with break down more - resulting in a smoother, creamer dhal).
  5. Season.
Recipe by Cooking Them Healthy at https://www.cookingthemhealthy.com/?p=6034