Sri Lankan coconut dhal

Sri Lankan coconut dhal

  • Gluten free

  • Serves4
  • CourseMain meal
  • Prepare15 mins
  • Cook35 mins
  • Total time50 mins
  • 200g red split lentils
  • 1 echalion shallot, finely chopped
  • 1 garlic clove, finely chopped
  • 1 small handful dried curry leaves
  • 1 small cinnamon stick
  • 1 green chilli, finely chopped (deseeded, if liked)
  • 1 tsp hot curry powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 400ml can coconut milk
  • ½ lemon, juice, plus more to taste
  • coriander leaves, to garnish