Best Dahl Ever!
I learnt Sri Lankan Dahl from the finest mama's on the island. And of course it's vegan. :)
6/9/20202 min read
After uploading my Dahl video on Youtube last week, I’ve had a few requests for the written version of the receipe. This is a delicious Sri Lankan inspired Dahl, I hope you enjoy it! If you missed the video, here it is.
Written instructions (to feed about 10 or so, or plenty to freeze!):
Soak a few cups of red lentils in water and salt for at least 4 hours (locals usually do it for 30 mins) and wash thoroughly.
Tip lentils into large pot with water 1cm above the lentils. Add 1 teaspoon of turmeric and also chilli powder (chilli powder to your taste – I also added 2 teaspoons of chilli flakes as well). Roughly chop 3 or 4 cloves of garlic. Bring to boil and let the water reduce
Optional extra: I add in a couple of cups of chopped pumpkin/squash to the lentils when they are boiling above. Creates a really beautiful taste!
Whilst that is cooking, finely chop one onion and cook in a little coconut oil. After onions become translucent, add 2 teaspoons of mustard seeds and at least 10 curry leaves (if you don’t have curry leaves – totally okay, you could also substitute for coriander/cilantro leaves). Fry for 2 minutes. Add 1 or 2 freshly chopped tomatoes and fry for another 2 minutes. Turn off heat and set aside.
When water has reduced, add in a couple of teaspoons of salt (to taste) and a cup of coconut milk. Let this boil and reduce for 5 -10 minutes.
Stir in the onion / tomato mixture to the boiled coconut lentil mixture. This is then ready to eat! Yah!
Suggestions for serving: with rice, by itself, with chopped spinach, bread or any other random groovy idea you may come up with!
