Turmeric dahl with curry leaf flatbread

serves
6
Turmeric dahl with curry leaf flatbread
Turmeric dahl with curry leaf flatbread
Turmeric dahl with curry leaf flatbread

Embrace turmeric with this delicious dahl recipe, perfect for a midweek dinner.

Ingredients (15)

  • 1/4 cup (60g) ghee
  • 1 red onion, finely chopped
  • 4 garlic cloves, crushed
  • 5cm piece (30g) fresh turmeric, finely chopped
  • 5cm piece (25g) ginger, grated
  • 1 tsp each chilli flakes, fenugreek, cumin seeds
  • 1 cinnamon quill
  • 2 tomatoes, chopped
  • 1 1/2 cups (300g) red lentils, rinsed
  • 400ml can coconut milk
  • 2 tbs extra virgin olive oil
  • Yoghurt, lime wedges, mint leaves & extra chilli flakes, to serve

Curry leaf flatbread

  • 2 cups (300g) self-raising flour, sifted
  • 300g natural yoghurt
  • 1 cup fresh curry leaves

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Method

  • 1.
    Melt ghee in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion, half the garlic, turmeric, ginger, spices and 1 tsp salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 6-8 minutes until onion starts to soften. Add tomato, lentils, coconut milk and 3 1/2 cups (875ml) water. Bring to a gentle simmer. Cook, uncovered, for 20-25 minutes, stirring regularly, until lentils have broken down and dhal has thickened.
  • 2.
    Combine olive oil and remaining garlic. Set aside for flavour to infuse.
  • 3.
    For the curry leaf flatbread, combine the flour with 1/2 tsp salt flakes. Add the yoghurt and curry leaves and bring dough together with a spoon. Turn out onto a work surface and knead until smooth. Divide into 6 balls and roll out into ovals.
  • 4.
    Heat a chargrill pan or barbecue to high heat and brush both sides of the flatbread with the garlic-infused olive oil. Cook for 3 minutes on each side or until golden and charred. Set aside.
  • 5.
    Divide dhal among serving bowls and top with yoghurt, lime wedges, mint leaves and extra chilli flakes. Serve with curry leaf flatbread alongside.
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