what
lentils
1 cup
split mung dal
2 teaspoons
turmeric
5 cups
water
1 tablespoon
salt
spice mix
2 teaspoons
coriander seeds
3 teaspoons
cumin seeds
1 teaspoon
fenugreek seeds
1 teaspoon
black peppercorns
5
dried red chilies
sauce base
2 tablespoons
vegetable oil
2 tablespoons
garlic minced
3 tablespoons
shallots minced
1 cup
coconut milk
how
- Combine dal, turmeric, water, and salt in a pot. Bring to a boil then simmer for 40 minutes or until there's no water sitting on top of the lentils
- Toast the spice mix ingredients on high heat in a pan, then grind
- Cook the garlic and shallots in oil until just browned, then add coconut milk and spice mix - cook for about a minute
- Add dal to the sauce/spice mixture and simmer for 5-10 minutes
Serve with cilantro or parsley garnish, along with rice and yogurt