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Simple Creamy Coconut Dal Side Dish

Simple Creamy Coconut Dal Side Dish

with Red Split Lentils and Spring Onion | Pair with curries
4.5(40)Review Summary
Recipe Development Team
Recipe Development TeamUpdated on May 17, 2026
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Calories
: 
452 kcal
Protein
: 
17.2g protein
Total
: 
30 minutes
Difficulty
: 
Medium
Allergens:
  • Celery
Produced in a facility that processes eggs, milk, fish, peanuts, sesame, shellfish, soy, tree nuts, and wheat.
serving amount

1 unit(s)

Echalion Shallot

1 unit(s)

Garlic Clove

15 grams

Ginger Puree

1 sachet(s)

Curry Powder Mix

30 grams

Tomato Puree

10 grams

Vegetable Stock Paste

(Contains: Celery)

200 milliliter(s)

Coconut Milk

100 grams

Red Split Lentils

½ unit(s)

Lime

1 unit(s)

Spring Onion

Not included in your delivery

300 milliliter(s)

Water for the Dal

Energy (kJ)1891 kJ
Energy (kcal)452 kcal
Fat23 g
of which saturates19.6 g
Carbohydrate44.9 g
of which sugars9 g
Dietary Fibre18.9 g
Protein17.2 g
Salt2.1 g
Due to the different suppliers we purchase our products from, nutritional facts per meal can vary from the website to what is received in the delivered box, depending on your region.
•Garlic Press
•Large Saucepan
•Lid

Instructions

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1

a) Halve, peel and chop the shallot into small pieces.

b) Peel and grate the garlic (or use a garlic press).

c) Heat a drizzle of oil in a large saucepan on medium heat. Once hot, add the shallot and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, 4-5 mins.

Simmer your Dal
2

a) Add the ginger puree, Sri Lankan style curry powder (use less if you'd prefer things milder), garlic and tomato puree to the pan. Stir together and cook for 1-2 mins more.

b) Stir in the vegetable stock paste, coconut milk and water for the dal (see pantry for amount), then bring to the boil.

c) Add the red lentils to your pan and season with salt and pepper. Bring to a simmer, cover with a lid and cook until the lentils are soft, 20-25 mins. Stir occasionally to make sure they aren't sticking to the bottom of the pan and add a splash of water if it gets too dry.

Finish and Serve
3

a) Meanwhile, zest and halve the lime (see ingredients for amount). Trim and thinly slice the spring onion.

b) Once the dal is cooked, add a splash of water if it's a little dry. Taste and add salt and pepper if needed.

c) Squeeze in a little lime juice, then taste and add more if needed.

d) Add your dal to a large serving dish. Sprinkle over the spring onion and lime zest to finish.

Enjoy!

Customer reviews

Review summary

Updated on Feb 2026
  • Flavour: Creamy and super flavourful, this dal is a firm favourite for many households.
  • Ease of prep: Very easy to prepare, allowing for experimentation with different flavours.
  • Suggestions: Consider adding chickpeas to increase the portion size and make it more filling.
  • Portions: Some found it insufficient for two adults as a side; others enjoyed it as a main with naan bread.
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