Mince dahl
Prep
0-15 mins
Total
55 MIN
Servings
4 Servings
Ingredients
2 cups
(400g) yellow split peas
2 tsp
Turmeric
2 tbsp
Coconut oil
2 tsp
Mustard seeds
2 tsp
Cumin seeds
1 tsp
Dried chili flakes
2
Sprigs curry leaves, leaves removed
400 g
Can coconut milk
500 g
Beef mince
3 tsp
Mild curry powder
1 tsp
Salt
1-2 tsp
Fountain hot chilli sauce
1/2 cup
Coconut cream to serve (optional)
1/4 cup
Coriander leaves, to serve
1/4 cup
Mint leaves, to serve
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Naan or roti bread to serve (optional)
Instructions
Step 1
Rinse split peas thoroughly, and then put in a large saucepan with turmeric and 1.5 liters of water. Bring to the boil, reduce heat to low- medium and skim surface. Simmer, uncovered for 30-35 minutes or until peas are tender and water has almost all evaporated
Step 2
Place frying pan over low heat, add 1 tbsp coconut oil, mustard seeds, cumin seeds, dried chili and curry leaves. Slowly cook once mustard seeds start to pop and the mixture smells aromatic. Remove from heat, set aside
Step 3
Place remaining coconut oil in the same frying pan, place over high heat, add mince, curry powder, salt and Fountain Hot Chilli Sauce, and stir well. Cook for 5 minutes or until mince is cooked through and set aside
Step 4
Once the dahl is of a thick consistency, add coconut milk, spice mixture, and stir well. Reheat mince if necessary
Step 5
Ladle dahl into serving bowls, top with mince mixture and serve with coconut cream, coriander, mint and naan or roti bread.