Red Lentil Curry

Called "Parippu Hodhi" in Sri Lanka, this red lentil curry is so simple, and yet really tasty. It is akin to a very simple dahl.

Red Lentil Curry

Ingredients:

1/2 cup red lentils
1 Tbsp curry powder
1/8-1/4 tsp chilli powder
1/4 tsp tumeric
2 chopped onions
curry leaves
salt to taste
3/4 cup coconut milk
1/2 tsp black mustard seeds
2 Tbsp oil

Method:

1. Wash and drain lentils and put into a saucepan

2. Add curry powder, chilli, tumeric, curry leaves and salt.

3. Mix well and add water to just cover the lentils.

4. When lentils are soft, add coconut milk; heat through leaving uncovered

5. In a separate pan, heat oil. Add mustard seeds and onion. Fry until the onion is soft, then add lentil mixture and mix well.

6. Serve with rice.

Variation: Cook some pumpkin and zucchini (or other vegetables) in a separate saucepan and add to curry in step 5.

Adapted from: "Oxfam Shop Vegetarian Cookbook", 2006

Serves:4

Rating: 4