DHAL KOFTA CURRY

Prep Time: 20 minutes Cooking Time: 10 minutes

Serves: 4

100g dhal

1 Knorr seasoning cube

½ onion, sliced

2 cloves garlic, chopped

1 green chili, sliced

1 teaspoon sweet cumin

½ teaspoon turmeric

1 tablespoon chili powder

1 teaspoon raw curry powder

Rampe (pandan leaf) and curry leaves

300ml thick coconut milk

Water, for boiling

Salt and pepper, to taste

1 tablespoon oil

A handful of coriander leaves

1. In a pot, add dhal and water. Boil until the dhal is cooked. Strain and process it in a food processor to make a smooth paste. Pour this mixture into a square tray and allow it to set. Once cooled, cut it into medium-sized pieces.

2. In another pot, heat oil and sauté the sweet cumin seeds until fragrant. Add onion, garlic, green chili, and curry leaves, and sauté for 1 minute.

3. Add the dhal pieces, spices, and coconut milk. Bring the mixture to a boil.

4. Add the Knorr seasoning cube and season with salt and pepper to taste. Reduce the gravy to the desired consistency. Sprinkle coriander leaves on top and serve hot.