Creamed Red Lentil and Coconut Sauce Recipe
Ingredients
| Sunflower oil | 1 Tablespoon | |
| Onion | 1 , peeled | |
| Garlic | 1 Clove (5gm) | |
| Turmeric | 1/2 Teaspoon | |
| Garam masala | 1 Teaspoon | |
| Red lentils | 8 Ounce | |
| Vegetable stock | 1 Pint | |
| Creamed coconut - 1-2 oz (25-50 g), grated | ||
| Black pepper salt | 1 To taste | |
Directions
MAKING
1. In a saucepan, heat oil, and fry the onion for about 3 minutes until they just soften.
2. In a bowl, add all spices with little water, and pour over onion, add garlic and saute for 2 minutes.
3. Add lentils and stir well, fry for a minute. Stir in water or boiling stock and boil.
4. Cover the pan and cook lentils over gentle heat for about 20 minutes until they become soft.
5. In a bowl, take some boiling water and dissolve the grated coconut in it.
6. Stir in the coconut to cooked lentils to make a soft mixture.
7. Season the sauce as per the taste preferences.
SERVING
8. Serve the Creamed Red Lentil and Coconut Sauce with freshly baked bread or freshly steamed rice.
1. In a saucepan, heat oil, and fry the onion for about 3 minutes until they just soften.
2. In a bowl, add all spices with little water, and pour over onion, add garlic and saute for 2 minutes.
3. Add lentils and stir well, fry for a minute. Stir in water or boiling stock and boil.
4. Cover the pan and cook lentils over gentle heat for about 20 minutes until they become soft.
5. In a bowl, take some boiling water and dissolve the grated coconut in it.
6. Stir in the coconut to cooked lentils to make a soft mixture.
7. Season the sauce as per the taste preferences.
SERVING
8. Serve the Creamed Red Lentil and Coconut Sauce with freshly baked bread or freshly steamed rice.
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