Srilankan style Masoor Dal Curry

This is like the Dal Fry in India but my children always said that this was more tastier.  Whenever I visit my brothers' homes, this is a must in their lunch. Best when served with rice.

Masoor Dhal Curry

Ingredients: 

1 cup masoor dhal

50 gm baby onions

2 green chilies

6 flakes garlic

1 sprig curry leaves

1 small tomato
½ tsp turmeric powder

½ cup thick coconut milk (Dabur coconut milk)

salt to taste.

Ing to Temper: 

2 tsp gingelly oil

½ tsp mustard seeds

2 red chilies

1 sprig curry leaves

Method: 

Wash & soak the dhal for 20 minutes. Add turmeric powder, chopped onion, chopped green chilies, chopped garlic, chopped curry leaves & a cup of water. Cook until dhal is soft. Add more water if required. Mash the dhal lightly & add salt & the coconut milk along with ½ cup water. Cook for 5 more minutes & remove. Heat oil in a separate pan & temper all the tempering ingredients & add to the dhal & mix. Serve with steamed rice & curry or idiappam.

Masoor Dal Curry