Coconut lime dal

A zingy dal perfect when served with naan and rice

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Indian red lentil dal

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.

CategoryCuisineDifficultyBeginner

Yields2 ServingsUnitsDefault
Prep Time15 minsCook Time1 hrTotal Time1 hr 15 mins

INGREDIENTS
 150 g red lentils, rinsed
 1 tsp ground turmeric
 400 ml (1 tin) coconut milk
 200 ml boiling water
 90 g fresh coconut chunks (cut into 1cm cubes)
 2 cloves garlic
 1 stick spring onion chopped finely
 1 tsp ground cumin
 ½ tsp coriander seeds
 1 tbsp vegetable oil
 3 big handfuls of baby leaf spinach
 pinch sea salt to taste
 1 whole lime, juiced and zested

HOW TO MAKE
1

Add the lentils, turmeric, coconut milk, coconut pieces, coriander seeds boiling water and garlic to your rice cooker inner bowl.

2

Mix the cumin, spring onion and oil on a chopping board. Scatter over the lentils.

3

Close the lid and press the SLOW COOK function. Set the cooking time for 60 minutes then press START.

4

Once cooked open the rice cooker and stir in the spinach leaves until they wilt slightly. Adjust texture with boiling water.

5

Stir in the lime juice including the zest. Adjust to taste with salt.

6

Serve with rice, naan bread or chapatis and extra wedges of lime for squeezing.

Ingredients

INGREDIENTS
 150 g red lentils, rinsed
 1 tsp ground turmeric
 400 ml (1 tin) coconut milk
 200 ml boiling water
 90 g fresh coconut chunks (cut into 1cm cubes)
 2 cloves garlic
 1 stick spring onion chopped finely
 1 tsp ground cumin
 ½ tsp coriander seeds
 1 tbsp vegetable oil
 3 big handfuls of baby leaf spinach
 pinch sea salt to taste
 1 whole lime, juiced and zested
Coconut Lime Dal
IngredientsDirections

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.