Dhal Curry from Sri Lanka

Ingredients for 4 servings:

• 200 g lentils, red
• 150 ml coconut milk
• 1 onion(s)
• 1 clove(s) garlic
• 1 pinch(s) of turmeric powder
• 1 tsp curry powder, roasted
• 10 curry leaves
• 1 chili pepper(s), green
• Salt
• 5 tbsp coconut oil

Instructions

Working time approx. 10 minutes; Cooking/baking time approx. 20 minutes; Total time approx. 30 minutes

Boil lentils, salt, turmeric powder, curry powder, and half of the curry leaves in water. After about 10 minutes, add the coconut milk and continue simmering. Finely chop the onions and garlic and fry them in the oil with the remaining curry leaves. When it starts to brown, add the finely chopped chili. Mix the onion mixture into the dhal and serve with rice. Note: If you like, you can also refine the dhal with ginger, cardamom, or a cinnamon stick.