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Lentil Dal with Coconut Milk Recipe
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Lentil Dal with Coconut Milk Recipe

A vegetarian South Indian Recipes recipe with fresh green toor dal (pigeon pea), coconut milk, onion - finely chopped. Ready in 40 min, serves 2.

Curated byAditi Iyer🇮🇳

Calories
795kcal
Estimated Cost
₹425-575
Carbs89g
Protein50g
Fats27g
Servings Scaler
2

Instructions

19 steps
  1. 1

    To begin making the Lentil Dal with Coconut Milk Recipe, start by washing the lentils clean

    coconut milk(1 cup)fresh coconut - coconut bits for garnish
  2. 2

    Pressure cook the lentils for 5-6 whistles in water, salt and turmeric

    turmeric powder (haldi)(1 teaspoon)salt - to taste
  3. 3

    Wait for the pressure to release naturally

  4. 4

    Once done, open the lid and set it aside

  5. 5

    Drain and reserve the water

  6. 6

    Heat a tablespoon of ghee in a kadhai or deep cauldron/ dutch oven on medium heat

    ghee(1 teaspoon)
  7. 7

    Once hot, add the panch phoran and wait till the seeds crackle

    panch phoran masala(1 tablespoon)
  8. 8

    Add the dried red chilies broken in half to it and roast it for a few seconds

  9. 9

    Finally stir in the ginger, garlic, green chillies to it

    fresh green toor dal (pigeon pea)(1 cup)green chillies - finely chopped(2)inch ginger - grated(2)cloves garlic(3)dry red chillies(2)kashmiri red chilli powder(1 teaspoon)
  10. 10

    Saute for 2 mins on medium flame ensuring it doesn't burn

  11. 11

    Add the chopped onion to it and all the masala powders, give it a stir for another 3-4 minutes till onions are soft and golden brown

    onion - finely chopped(1)tomato - finely chopped(1)green chillies - finely chopped(2)tablespoons curry powder - (or garam masala powder)(2)kashmiri red chilli powder(1 teaspoon)turmeric powder (haldi)(1 teaspoon)panch phoran masala(1 tablespoon)coriander (dhania) leaves - chopped for garnish
  12. 12

    Add the chopped up tomatoes and fry the masala till the tomatoes are mixed in for another 3 to 4 minutes

    onion - finely chopped(1)tomato - finely chopped(1)green chillies - finely chopped(2)tablespoons curry powder - (or garam masala powder)(2)panch phoran masala(1 tablespoon)coriander (dhania) leaves - chopped for garnish
  13. 13

    Add just a dash of water if it sticks to the bottom of the pan

  14. 14

    Once the tomatoes soften, add the cooked lentils to the masala and give it a good stir

    tomato - finely chopped(1)tablespoons curry powder - (or garam masala powder)(2)panch phoran masala(1 tablespoon)
  15. 15

    Add 1 cup of the reserved lentil water to it, and the coconut milk

    coconut milk(1 cup)fresh coconut - coconut bits for garnish
  16. 16

    Check the salt and accordingly

    salt - to taste
  17. 17

    Allow the dal to come to a boil and turn off the heat

  18. 18

    Stir in the chopped coriander leaves and add the juice from the lemon

    onion - finely chopped(1)tomato - finely chopped(1)green chillies - finely chopped(2)lemon wedges - as requiredcoriander (dhania) leaves - chopped for garnish
  19. 19

    Serve the Lentil Dal with Coconut Milk garnish of coconut bits along with a steaming bowl of steamed rice, pickle and papad for an easy trip down to your granny’s

    coconut milk(1 cup)fresh coconut - coconut bits for garnishcoriander (dhania) leaves - chopped for garnish

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