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

- 

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.