From the road · India
Coconut Dal, Curry Leaves
Toast the curry leaves until they crack. That is the whole trick.
TotalAbout 30 minutes
ServesAbout 4
LevelEasy
AheadNo
About 35 minutes if you’re slow · About 25 minutes if you push
Method
chefjasonmckinney.com/recipes/coconut-dal-curry-leaves
I left a note on one step.- 1
Rinse dal. Simmer with turmeric and 3 cups water until soft. ~20 min.Timer: 20 min
- 2
Stir in coconut milk. Reduce heat.
- 3
In a small pan: coconut oil, mustard seeds. When they pop, add curry leaves. They should crack audibly.
If they don’t crack, you’re not hot enough. Listen for it. - 4
Pour everything over the dal. Add ginger, chili. Simmer 5 min.Timer: 5 min
- 5
Salt. Serve with rice.
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