Sri Lankan Dal Curry

 

Preparation Time:

25 min

Difficulty:

Expert

Ingredients:

• 200g of red lentils
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves of garlic, minced
• 1 inch ginger, finely chopped
• 1 green chili, chopped
• 400ml of coconut milk
• 1 tablespoon of mustard seeds
• 1 teaspoon of turmeric powder
• 2 tablespoons of curry powder
• Salt to taste
• Fresh cilantro for garnish
• 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil

Kitchen Tools Needed:

• Pot
• Wooden Spoon
• Knife
• Measuring Cups
• Cutting Board

Instructions:

• In a pot, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat and add the mustard seeds. Let them sizzle until they pop.
• Add the chopped onion, garlic, ginger, and green chili to the pot, sauté until the onions are translucent and fragrant.
• Stir in the turmeric powder and curry powder, cooking for another minute to enhance the flavors.
• Add the red lentils and coconut milk, stir well to combine all the ingredients while ensuring the lentils are submerged in the liquid.
• Bring to a simmer, cover the pot partially and cook for about 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally until the lentils are cooked through and the curry thickens to your desired consistency.
• Season with salt to taste and garnish with freshly chopped cilantro before serving.

Macros:

• Total Calories: 410kcal
• Carbs: 45g
• Proteins: 18g
• Fats: 20g