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Vegetable pakoras and coconut dal

Vegetable pakoras and coconut dal — a community recipe on Potlikkr.

Ingredients

• 2.0 tbsp Sunflower Oil
• 1.0 tbsp Medium Curry Powder
• 2.0 tbsp Lime Or Lemon Juice
• 1.0 tsp Hot Chilli Powder

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Method (preview)

1. 1

   For the coconut dal, heat the oil in a large non-stick saucepan over a low heat. Add the onion and garlic and fry very gently for 5-6 minutes, stirring regularly until softened and just beginning to brown. Stir in the curry powder and cook for a further 30-40 seconds.

2. 2

   Add the lentils, coconut milk, 400ml/14fl oz water and half a teaspoon of salt to the onion and garlic mixture, then bring it to the boil. Reduce the heat until the mixture is simmering. Simmer, stirring regularly, for 25-30 minutes, or until the lentils are swollen and tender and the dal has thickened. Stir in the lime or lemon juice, season, to taste, with the remaining salt and plenty of freshly ground black pepper, then remove from the heat and set aside until needed. (The dal can be reheated when required; meanwhile, the flavours will intensify as it stands.)