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Parippu (Sri Lankan dhal curry)

Creamy red lentils cooked with coconut milk, turmeric and a curry-leaf mustard-seed tempering.

Time
30min
Steps
5
Parippu (Sri Lankan dhal curry), photographed from above

Ingredients

4 servings

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None of the major allergens appear in the ingredient names.

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    Method

    1. 1

      Simmer lentils with water, turmeric, chili, onion and garlic until soft.

    2. 2

      Add coconut milk and salt and simmer 5 minutes.

    3. 3

      Fry tempering ingredients until onions are golden and seeds pop.

    4. 4

      Pour over the dhal.

    5. 5

      Serve with rice and pol sambol.

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