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Simple Coconut Dal

Simple Coconut Dal

with Spring Onion | Serves 2
4.5(60)Review Summary
Recipe Development Team
Recipe Development TeamUpdated on March 05, 2026
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Calories
: 
438 kcal
Protein
: 
16.9g protein
Total
: 
30 minutes
Difficulty
: 
Medium
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)

Sri Lankan Style Curry Powder

30 grams

Tomato Puree

10 grams

Vegetable Stock Paste

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)1835 kJ
Energy (kcal)438 kcal
Fat22.9 g
of which saturates19.5 g
Carbohydrate39.3 g
of which sugars6.3 g
Dietary Fibre17.8 g
Protein16.9 g
Salt1.8 g
Potassium47.7 mg
Calcium6.4 mg
Iron0.2 mg
Always refer to the product label for the most accurate ingredient and allergen information.

Instructions

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.

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) Pour in the vegetable stock paste, coconut milk and water for the dal (see pantry for amount). Stir together and 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, stirring frequently, until the lentils are soft, 20-25 mins.

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 juice if needed.

d) Serve your dal in a large serving dish or individual side bowls with the spring onion and lime zest sprinkled on top. 

Enjoy!

Customer reviews

Review summary

Updated on Feb 2026
  • Flavour: Customers found this dal tasty and enjoyable, with many praising its delicious taste.
  • Ease of prep: While some found it simple to make, others noted it took a bit of time to prepare.
  • Suggestions: Consider serving the dal on toast for a satisfying lunch option.
  • Next-day meals: The dish makes for a filling and delicious next-day lunch.
AI-generated from customer reviews
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