This delicious hearty Sri Lankan dish is full of flavour and packed with important nutrients needed for good health including iron, B vitamins, magnesium and zinc. Lentils are an excellent source of dietary fibre and protein, which both help you feel sustained and full, and they help stabilise blood sugar levels.
Ingredients
- 1 cup red lentils, rinsed well
- 2 1/4 cup water
- 3/4 cup coconut milk
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3-4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp ground turmeric
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- 1 tsp cumin powder
- ½ tsp dried chilli flakes
- ½ tsp sea salt
Method:
Add lentils to a large saucepan with 1 1/2 cups of water, with onion, garlic, ginger, turmeric powder, chilli powder, and cumin and bring to a boil.
Turn the heat down to a simmer, cover, and cook for around 15 minutes until the water has been absorbed and the lentils are cooked through.
Add coconut milk and the remaining water and stir.
Cover and simmer for another 5 minutes, then season with sea salt. Blend half the dahl and pour it back into the saucepan.
Serve your dahl topped with some fresh herbs like coriander or spices with some warm flat bread.
TIP: Try this tasty spice topping for your dahl. In a frying pan over medium heat add 1 Tbsp olive oil, and fry 1 tsp mustard seeds, ½ tsp cumin seeds, and ½ tsp red chilliflakes, until the seeds start to pop, then spoon over your dahl. Serves 4.
