Coconut Dhal

Name: Coconut Dhal
Ingredients: 1 5/16 cups lentils; 1 11/16 cups coconut milk; fresh curry leaves or dried; 1 tomato large, chopped; 1 onion chopped; 1 teaspoon turmeric; 2 green chili peppers optional; 2 1/8 cups chicken stock; fresh coriander or curry leaves to garnish

9 ingredients

6 steps

Ingredients

1 5/16 cups lentils
1 11/16 cups coconut milk
fresh curry leaves or dried
1 tomato large, chopped
1 onion chopped
1 teaspoon turmeric
2 green chili peppers optional
2 1/8 cups chicken stock
fresh coriander or curry leaves to garnish

Directions

1

If using dried curry leaves, place in boiling water for 2-3 minutes. Once rehydrated, dry the leaves and set aside.
2

In a heavy based pan, place the lentils, coconut milk, 2 curry leaves, onion, tomato, and turmeric.
3

Cover with 300 milliliters of stock and bring to the boil.
4

Reduce the heat and simmer for 15 minutes or until the lentils are soft and beginning to break up.
5

Add more stock if necessary to avoid the mixture becoming too thick.
6

Serve with a garnish of curry leaves or coriander.