Dal (also spelled dhal or daal) is one of the most versatile, healthy, filling, and delicious meals Dal translates to lentil, but when referred to in the context of food it means a spiced Indian lentil soup. This is a colourful, zingy and easy to make dal – perfect for dipping and makes even the most simple servings of rice instantly more interesting.
AuthorHungry PandaCategoryVegDifficultyBeginnerAdd the lentils, turmeric, coconut milk, coconut pieces, boiling water and garlic to your rice cooker
inner bowl.
Mix the cumin, spring onion and oil on a chopping board. Scatter over the lentils.
Close the lid and press the SLOW COOK function. Set the cooking time for 60 minutes then press START.
Once cooked open the rice cooker and stir in the spinach leaves until they wilt slightly. Adjust texture with boiling water.
Stir in the lime juice including the zest. Adjust to taste with salt.
Serve with rice, naan bread or chapatis and extra wedges of lime for squeezing.
Ingredients
Directions
Add the lentils, turmeric, coconut milk, coconut pieces, boiling water and garlic to your rice cooker
inner bowl.
Mix the cumin, spring onion and oil on a chopping board. Scatter over the lentils.
Close the lid and press the SLOW COOK function. Set the cooking time for 60 minutes then press START.
Once cooked open the rice cooker and stir in the spinach leaves until they wilt slightly. Adjust texture with boiling water.
Stir in the lime juice including the zest. Adjust to taste with salt.
Serve with rice, naan bread or chapatis and extra wedges of lime for squeezing.
Notes
Fresh coconut pieces can usually be found in small vacuum packets in the chiller cabinet at the supermarket (normally near the cut-up pineapple and melon). This is easier than chopping up a whole coconut.