## Sri Lankan Dal Recipe – Easy & Delicious Recipe

Discover how to make a delicious and authentic **Sri Lankan Dal Recipe** with this easy-to-follow recipe. A traditional **Sri Lankan Lunch**, this dish is **High Protein Vegetarian** and perfect for any occasion.

**Yields:** 4 servings
**Prep time:** 5 minutes
**Cook time:** 25 minutes
**Total time:** 30 minutes

**Cuisine:** Sri Lankan
**Course:** Lunch
**Diet:** High Protein Vegetarian

### Ingredients for Sri Lankan Dal Recipe:

* 2 cups Arhar dal (Split Toor Dal) – soaked for 30 minutes
* 1/2 teaspoon Mustard seeds
* 1 sprig Curry leaves
* 1 inch Cinnamon Stick (Dalchini)
* 1 Onion – chopped
* 1 teaspoon Methi Seeds (Fenugreek Seeds)
* 1 teaspoon Whole Black Peppercorns
* 1 teaspoon Red Chilli flakes
* 1/2 teaspoon Turmeric powder (Haldi)
* 1/2 cup Coconut milk
* Salt – to taste

### Step-by-Step Instructions to Make Sri Lankan Dal Recipe:

1. we will pound the fenugreek seeds and whole black pepper corns coarsely.
2. Heat a pressure cooker with oil, add cinnamon stick and pound fenugreek seeds and whole black pepper corns into the hot oil and fry till they sizzle for few seconds.
3. Add curry leaves and mustard seeds as well and allow it to crackle, once done add onions and saute till they soften.
4. After few minutes, add in dry red chilli flakes, coconut milk, soaked toor dal and a cup of water, salt to taste and pressure cook for around 4 whistle.
5. Serve the Srilankan Dal Recipe along with Steamed Rice, Cabbage Thoran (Poriyal) Recipe and Carrot Cucumber Tomato Salad with Lemon and Coriander by the side.

### Tips for the Best Sri Lankan Dal Recipe:

* Always use the freshest ingredients available for the best flavor.
* Ensure your oil is at the correct temperature before frying; too low and food absorbs oil, too high and it burns.

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