Coconut Green Moong Dal

Ingredients

• 300 g split green moong dal
• 400 ml coconut milk
• 4 garlic cloves
• 25 g fresh ginger
• 1 green chilli
• 1 tsp ground turmeric
• 1 tsp mustard seeds
• 1 tsp dried curry leaves
• 2 tbsp coconut oil
• 1 lemon

Method

1. 1

   Rinse the moong dal and place in a saucepan with 800 ml water and the turmeric. Bring to the boil and simmer for 25 minutes until completely soft.

2. 2

   Stir in the coconut milk and simmer for 5 minutes until creamy and well combined. Season with salt.

3. 3

   In a small pan, heat the coconut oil over a high heat. Add the mustard seeds and curry leaves and let them splutter for 30 seconds.

4. 4

   Add the minced garlic, grated ginger and finely sliced green chilli. Fry for 2 minutes until golden.

5. 5

   Pour this tempering over the dal and stir through. Squeeze in the lemon juice and taste for seasoning.

6. 6

   Serve in bowls with steamed basmati or alongside coconut rice.