Ingredients
- ( 1 cup) Red lentil, dry
- ( 2 tbsp) Oil, vegetable
- ( 1 medium) Brown onion, raw and peeled
- ( 2 cloves) Raw garlic, peeled
- ( 3 tsp) Raw ginger, peeled
- ( 2 tsp) Curry powder
- ( 1 stem) Curry leaves
- ( 1/2 cup) Reduced-fat coconut milk, canned
- ( 1 cup) White rice, raw
- ( 1/2 tsp) Turmeric powder
- ( 1/2 tsp) Cooking salt
- ( 1 tsp) Ground black pepper
- ( 500 ml) Tap water
Did you know?
Pre-minced ginger and garlic can be a cheap and convenient alternative to fresh. When selecting packaged products, choose the variety with the lowest sodium (salt) and sugar content.Southern Indian Dal
Serves 4Time 30 mins
Comforting, traditional dal with a coconut flavour
Fat - total
11g
15%
Fat - saturated
3g
12%
Salt
111mg
5%
Protein
12g
23%
Carbs
49g
16%
Sugar
2g
2%
Energy
1430kJ
16%
% based on an adult’s recommended daily intake
Ingredients
- ( 1 cup) Red lentil, dry
- ( 2 tbsp) Oil, vegetable
- ( 1 medium) Brown onion, raw and peeled
- ( 2 cloves) Raw garlic, peeled
- ( 3 tsp) Raw ginger, peeled
- ( 2 tsp) Curry powder
- ( 1 stem) Curry leaves
- ( 1/2 cup) Reduced-fat coconut milk, canned
- ( 1 cup) White rice, raw
- ( 1/2 tsp) Turmeric powder
- ( 1/2 tsp) Cooking salt
- ( 1 tsp) Ground black pepper
- ( 500 ml) Tap water
Method
- Cook rice, following instructions on the packet.
- Peel the onions and cut into small cubes. Crush the garlic and grate the ginger.
- Heat the oil in a large pan and cook the diced onions, crushed garlic, grated ginger, salt, pepper and curry leaves until the onions are soft and sweet.
- Add the curry powder and turmeric. Cook for 30 seconds.
- Add two (2) cups of water and lentils.
- Add the coconut milk and cook until the lentils are the same colour as the gravy.
- Serve with the rice.
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