CREAMY COCONUT DAL

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A light, well spiced dish with an oriental mix of flavours. This meal is rich is proteins and therefore a perfect alternative for meat in a balanced diet.

Provided by robertmartinot

Time 35m

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tsp mustard seeds
2 tsp cumin seeds
3 tbsp olive oil
1 onion , finely diced
4 garlic cloves , crushed
2 fresh green pepper
2.5cm fresh root ginger , grated
7 cardamom pods
400g pre-cooked (canned) red or brown lentils , rinsed and drained
400ml creamed coconut milk
*Save some of the liquid drained from the lentils!

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, on a medium flame, add the olive oil and heat it up for a minute.
  • Throw in the mustard and cumin seeds, let them pop but be careful not to burn them.
  • Add the onions. Saute them for 3.min.
  • Turn the flame down and add the garlic, ginger, chili and cardamon pods. Add in the liquid of the lentils and let it simmer till it thickens a little.
  • Add the coconut cream and stir it in nicely. Let it simmer for 5 minutes. Then add in the lentils, some salt and pepper and you let it simmer for another 5 minutes.
  • Serve and enjoy!

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