Sri Lankan Dhal Curry (Parippu) with Dairy-Free Roti

Ingredients

• 1 cup Red Lentils
• 2 tbsp Coconut Oil
• 1 medium Onion
• 3 cloves Garlic
• 2.54 cm Ginger
• 1 small Green Chilies
• 1/2 tsp Turmeric Powder
• 1 tsp Curry Powder
• 1 can (13.5 oz) Coconut Milk
• 1 cup Water
• 1 tsp Salt
• 4 Dairy-Free Roti

Original measure retained: its cup/spoon or fluid-volume standard is unspecified.

Instructions

1. 1Rinse red lentils in a fine-mesh sieve.
2. 2Heat coconut oil in a pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
3. 3Add onion, garlic, ginger, and green chilies and cook until fragrant, about 3 minutes.
4. 4Add turmeric powder and curry powder and cook for 30 seconds.
5. 5Add lentils, coconut milk, and water, and season with salt.
6. 6Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 35-40 minutes, or until lentils are tender and the curry has thickened.
7. 7Serve hot with dairy-free roti.

Related Guides