- Vegetable Oil - 30ml
- Onions (finely diced) - 100g
- Major Sri Lankan Pan-Asian Base Paste - 190g
- Chickpeas (canned) - 1kg
- Red Lentils (washed) - 675g
- Coconut Milk - 1L
- Lemon Juice - 40ml
- Water - 500ml
- Spinach - 500g
Sri Lankan Chickpea & Spinach Dhal
Sri Lankan Chickpea & Spinach Dhal
A chickpea, red lentil & spinach dhal using our new Major Sri Lankan Pan-Asian Base Paste
Ingredients
Method
1. Heat the oil in a pan over a medium heat.
2. Add the onions and cook until golden brown.
3. Stir in the lentils and Major Sri Lankan Pan-Asian Base Paste. Stir-fry for 2 minutes.
4. Add the coconut milk and water and cook over a low/medium heat for about 8-10 minutes.
5. Add the chickpeas.
6. When the lentils are tender, finish with the lemon juice and stir in the spinach to wilt. Serve.
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