Sri Lankan Dal With Coconut And Lime Kale Recipes

SRI LANKAN DAL WITH COCONUT AND LIME KALE

Steps:

• Wash the lentils in a strainer in cold water until the water runs clear, then place in a medium bowl, cover with water and set aside. Bash the cardamom pods with the side of a knife so they crack open.
• Put 2 tablespoons of the coconut oil into a large pot over medium heat. When hot, add the cardamom pods, cinnamon stick and cloves. Fry for a minute, then add the onions. Cook for 10 minutes, stirring frequently, until the onions are browning and soft. Add the garlic, ginger and green chiles and stir-fry for 1 to 2 minutes, then remove a third of the mixture from the pot and set aside. (Leave the cinnamon stick behind.)
• Drain the lentils and add to the pot, along with the turmeric and 4 1/4 cups of hot water. Turn the heat to high and bring to a boil. Once they are boiling, reduce the heat to low and simmer for 20 to 25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the lentils are soft and creamy.
• While the lentils are simmering, chop the kale into thin strips and discard the thicker stems. Put the remaining tablespoon of coconut oil into a lidded frying pan (keep the lid off for now) over medium heat and, when hot, add the mustard seeds. When the seeds begin to pop, add the reserved onion mixture and fry for 1 to 2 minutes. Add the kale, shredded coconut and 1/2 teaspoon of the salt. Stir-fry for 1 minute, add 1/4 cup of hot water and put the lid on to steam the kale for 2 minutes, or until soft and tender. Add the lime juice and stir.
• When the lentils are soft and creamy, add the coconut milk and remaining salt and simmer for 5 more minutes. Remove from the heat, and pick out and discard the cardamom pods and cinnamon stick. To serve, ladle into bowls and divide kale over the top. Serve with a side of yogurt and rice.

SRI LANKAN COCONUT DHAL CURRY

Steps:

• Rinse the lentils.
• Heat water and lentils along with the turmeric. Bring to a boil, turn down to a simmer and cook until just cooked, 30-45 minutes. Skim off and discard any foam that rises.
• Add coconut milk.
• While the lentils are cooking, heat oil in a saute pan until shimmering.
• Add mustard seeds, once they start to pop add the cumin and fenugreek seeds and sauté for 30 seconds.
• Add sliced onions, curry leaves (if using), green chilies and salt.
• Sauté for 5 minutes on low heat until the onions are soft.
• Add tomatoes (if using) and sauté 2 minutes.
• Add cooked onions and spices to cooked lentils.
• Mix all together, add lime juice.
• Taste to adjust salt. Enjoy!