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Sri Lankan dhal curry

Sri Lankan dhal curry recipe
authentic Sri Lankan dhal curry with red lentils and coconut milk.
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Prep Time 9 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes

NUTRITION

Calories: 268kcal | Carbohydrates: 35.8g | Protein: 13.5g | Fat: 9.1g
Amount of servings 4 servings

Ingredients
 

  • 200 g red lentils
  • 1 small onion finely chopped
  • 1 medium tomato chopped
  • 1 green chilli sliced
  • 1/2 tsp tumeric
  • 1/2 tsp chilli powder
  • 1/2 tsp tsp mustard seeds
  • 1 sprig curry leaves
  • 100 ml coconut milk thick
  • 10 g coconut oil
  • 500 ml salt water to taste

Instructions
 

  • Rinse the red lentils thoroughly and drain.
  • In a saucepan, combine lentils, turmeric, chili powder, tomato, and water. Bring to a boil.
  • educe heat and simmer for 15–20 minutes until the lentils are soft and breaking apart. Stir occasionally.
  • Add salt and coconut milk. Stir and simmer for 5 more minutes.
  • In a separate pan, heat coconut oil. Add mustard seeds, curry leaves, and onion. Sauté until golden.
  • Pour the tempered spices and onions into the lentils. Mix well.
  • Serve hot with rice, roti, pittu, or string hoppers.
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