Coconut Milk Dahl
In India, lentil-type legumes are called “Dhal”, by analogy, this is the name given to all legume-based dishes. And there are more than 50 kinds in India! Here is a recipe for Dalh with coconut milk, easy and quick to make. A dish full of flavors with a taste of “come back to it”!
Ingredients :
- 250 g coral lentils
- 400ml coconut milk
- 2 tomatoes
- 2 onions
- 2 green chillies (optional)
- curry powder
- 1 C. saffron
- 2 tbsp. teaspoon mustard seeds
- salt pepper
Preparation :
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1
Peel the onions, chop one and chop the other.
Technical moves
Chop your vegetables
Carve an onion
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2
Remove the stems from the tomatoes and chop them. Chop the green pepper.
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3
Boil 30 cl of water in a large saucepan.
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4
Once the water has come to a boil, add the lentils, chopped onion, tomatoes and peppers to the pan. Season and cook for 20 mins.
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5
In a non-stick pan, fry the chopped onion with oil, add the curry, the mustard seeds and mix.
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6
Add your onion preparation to the rest and pour in the coconut milk, then mix everything well and simmer for a few minutes over very low heat so that the coconut milk soaks in well, being careful not to let it boil.
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7
Adjust the seasoning of your Dhal with coconut milk.
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8
Serve your Dahl with coconut milk in a large dish and accompany it with naan (small Indian pancakes) and white or fragrant rice. Enjoy it hot.
Tips
If you want to add a few extra vegetables to your coconut milk Dhal, it goes very well with green beans, cauliflower or even potatoes.
