Aunty Hawa’s home was a place where you could eat a hearty meal, put your feet up, and share laughs. This is her recipe for a famous Indian stew: juicy lamb mince, red lentils, an array of herbs and spices, dollops of coconut yoghurt, and warm satisfaction!
Lamb & Lentil Dahl
Lamb & Lentil Dahl
with coriander coconut yoghurt & golden onions
Hands on Time: 20 - 35 minutes
Overall Time: 30 - 45 minutes
Ingredients:
- Coconut Yoghurt
- Dried Red Split Lentils
- Fresh Chilli
- Fresh Chillies
- Fresh Coriander
- Fresh Curry Leaves
- Fresh Ginger
- Fresh Mint
- Garlic Clove
- Garlic Cloves
- Lamb Mince
- Lentil Spice Mix
- Onion
- Onions
- Tinned Lentils
- Whole Spices
From your kitchen:
- Oil (cooking, olive or coconut)
- Salt & Pepper
- Water
- Butter (optional)
LET’S GET GOING
Boil the kettle. Place a pot over a medium heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the lentil spice mix for about 1 minute until fragrant, shifting regularly. Add in the rinsed red split lentils, 250ml of boiling water, and a pinch of salt. Give a stir and bring to a simmer. Cook uncovered for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally. If it starts to dry out, gradually add more water to continue the cooking process. On completion, the lentils should be cooked al dente and there should be a small amount of liquid remaining in the pot – don’t drain it, you’ll be needing it!
IT’S MINT TO BE
Pick the leaves off the rinsed coriander and roughly chop, setting the stems aside. Place in a bowl with the coconut yoghurt and mix to combine. Season and set aside for serving. Roughly slice the coriander stems. Finely slice the rinsed mint leaves. Set both aside.
JUICY LAMB
Place a pot over high heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, add in the rinsed curry leaves, ¾ of the sliced onion, the whole spices, and a pinch of salt. Fry for 4-5 minutes until the onion is soft and translucent. Add in the lamb mince and work quickly to break it up as it starts to cook. Allow to caramelise for 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally.
GET THE ONION GOLDEN
Place a small, clean pan over a high heat with a drizzle of oil and a knob of butter (optional). When hot, fry the remaining onion for 4-5 minutes until golden, shifting occasionally. Transfer to a bowl on completion, cover to keep warm, and set aside for serving.
DAHL-ICIOUS!
Once the mince is browned, stir through the grated ginger, grated garlic, ¾ of the mint, and ¾ of the coriander stems. Add the chopped chilli to taste and fry for 1-2 minutes until fragrant. Remove and discard the cinnamon stick, and add in the drained tinned lentils. Add in the cooked red split lentils, as well as any remaining liquid from the pot. Stir until combined, cover with a lid, and leave to simmer for 3 minutes. On completion, it should be thick and creamy. If too stiff, mix in water in 50ml increments until the desired consistency. Remove the pot from the heat.
GRAB A BOWL
Bowl up a generous helping of wholesome lamb and lentil dahl. Top with the fried onion, the coriander coconut yoghurt, and the remaining mint and coriander stems. Last but not least, take a seat!
Lentil Spice Mix - 13,75ml
Dried Red Split Lentils - 100ml
Fresh Coriander - 3g
Coconut Yoghurt - 50ml
Fresh Mint - 3g
Fresh Curry leaves - 3g
Onion - 1
Whole Spices - 3,75ml
Lamb Mince - 150g
Fresh Ginger - 10g
Garlic Clove - 1
Fresh Chilli - 1
Tinned Lentils - 120g
LET’S GET GOING
Boil the kettle. Place a pot over a medium heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the lentil spice mix for about 1 minute until fragrant, shifting regularly. Add in the rinsed red split lentils, 350ml of boiling water, and a pinch of salt. Give a stir and bring to a simmer. Cook uncovered for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally. If it starts to dry out, gradually add more water to continue the cooking process. On completion, the lentils should be cooked al dente and there should be a small amount of liquid remaining in the pot – don’t drain it, you’ll be needing it!
IT’S MINT TO BE
Pick the leaves off the rinsed coriander and roughly chop, setting the stems aside. Place in a bowl with the coconut yoghurt and mix to combine. Season and set aside for serving. Roughly slice the coriander stems. Finely slice the rinsed mint leaves. Set both aside.
JUICY LAMB
Place a pot over high heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, add in the rinsed curry leaves, ¾ of the sliced onion, the whole spices, and a pinch of salt. Fry for 4-5 minutes until the onion is soft and translucent. Add in the lamb mince and work quickly to break it up as it starts to cook. Allow to caramelise for 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally.
GET THE ONION GOLDEN
Place a small, clean pan over a high heat with a drizzle of oil and a knob of butter (optional). When hot, fry the remaining onion for 4-5 minutes until golden, shifting occasionally. Transfer to a bowl on completion, cover to keep warm, and set aside for serving.
DAHL-ICIOUS!
Once the mince is browned, stir through the grated ginger, grated garlic, ¾ of the mint, and ¾ of the coriander stems. Add the chopped chilli to taste and fry for 1-2 minutes until fragrant. Remove and discard the cinnamon sticks, and add in the drained tinned lentils. Add in the cooked red split lentils, as well as any remaining liquid from the pot. Stir until combined, cover with a lid, and leave to simmer for 3 minutes. On completion, it should be thick and creamy. If too stiff, mix in water in 50ml increments until the desired consistency. Remove the pot from the heat.
GRAB A BOWL
Bowl up a generous helping of wholesome lamb and lentil dahl. Top with the fried onion, the coriander coconut yoghurt, and the remaining mint and coriander stems. Last but not least, take a seat!
Lentil Spice Mix - 27,5ml
Dried Red Split Lentils - 200ml
Fresh Coriander - 5g
Coconut Yoghurt - 100ml
Fresh Mint - 5g
Fresh Curry Leaves - 5g
Onions - 2
Whole Spices - 7,5ml
Lamb Mince - 300g
Fresh Ginger - 20g
Garlic Cloves - 2
Fresh Chillies - 2
Tinned Lentils - 240g
LET’S GET GOING
Boil the kettle. Place a large pot over a medium heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the lentil spice mix for about 1 minute until fragrant, shifting regularly. Add in the rinsed red split lentils, 600ml of boiling water, and a pinch of salt. Give a stir and bring to a simmer. Cook uncovered for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally. If it starts to dry out, gradually add more water to continue the cooking process. On completion, the lentils should be cooked al dente and there should be a small amount of liquid remaining in the pot – don’t drain it, you’ll be needing it!
IT’S MINT TO BE
Pick the leaves off the rinsed coriander and roughly chop, setting the stems aside. Place in a bowl with the coconut yoghurt and mix to combine. Season and set aside for serving. Roughly slice the coriander stems. Finely slice the rinsed mint leaves. Set both aside.
JUICY LAMB
Place a large pot over high heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, add in the rinsed curry leaves, ¾ of the sliced onion, the whole spices, and a pinch of salt. Fry for 5-6 minutes until the onion is soft and translucent. Add in the lamb mince and work quickly to break it up as it starts to cook. Allow to caramelise for 7-8 minutes, stirring occasionally.
GET THE ONION GOLDEN
Place a clean pan over a high heat with a drizzle of oil and a knob of butter (optional). When hot, fry the remaining onion for 5-6 minutes until golden, shifting occasionally. Transfer to a bowl on completion, cover to keep warm, and set aside for serving.
DAHL-ICIOUS!
Once the mince is browned, stir through the grated ginger, grated garlic, ¾ of the mint, and ¾ of the coriander stems. Add the chopped chilli to taste and fry for 1-2 minutes until fragrant. Remove and discard the cinnamon sticks, and add in the drained tinned lentils. Add in the cooked red split lentils, as well as any remaining liquid from the pot. Stir until combined, cover with a lid, and leave to simmer for 5 minutes. On completion, it should be thick and creamy. If too stiff, mix in water in 50ml increments until the desired consistency. Remove the pot from the heat.
GRAB A BOWL
Bowl up a generous helping of wholesome lamb and lentil dahl. Top with the fried onion, the coriander coconut yoghurt, and the remaining mint and coriander stems. Last but not least, take a seat!
Lentil Spice Mix - 41,25ml
Dried Red Split Lentils - 300ml
Fresh Coriander - 8g
Coconut Yoghurt - 150ml
Fresh Mint - 8g
Fresh Curry Leaves - 8g
Onions - 2
Whole Spices - 10ml
Lamb Mince - 450g
Fresh Ginger - 30g
Garlic Cloves - 3
Fresh Chillies - 2
Tinned Lentils - 360g
LET’S GET GOING
Boil the kettle. Place a large pot over a medium heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the lentil spice mix for about 1 minute until fragrant, shifting regularly. Add in the rinsed red split lentils, 700ml of boiling water, and a pinch of salt. Give a stir and bring to a simmer. Cook uncovered for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally. If it starts to dry out, gradually add more water to continue the cooking process. On completion, the lentils should be cooked al dente and there should be a small amount of liquid remaining in the pot – don’t drain it, you’ll be needing it!
IT’S MINT TO BE
Pick the leaves off the rinsed coriander and roughly chop, setting the stems aside. Place in a bowl with the coconut yoghurt and mix to combine. Season and set aside for serving. Roughly slice the coriander stems. Finely slice the rinsed mint leaves. Set both aside.
JUICY LAMB
Place a large pot over high heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, add in the rinsed curry leaves, ¾ of the sliced onion, the whole spices, and a pinch of salt. Fry for 5-6 minutes until the onion is soft and translucent. Add in the lamb mince and work quickly to break it up as it starts to cook. Allow to caramelise for 7-8 minutes, stirring occasionally.
GET THE ONION GOLDEN
Place a clean pan over a high heat with a drizzle of oil and a knob of butter (optional). When hot, fry the remaining onion for 5-6 minutes until golden, shifting occasionally. Transfer to a bowl on completion, cover to keep warm, and set aside for serving.
DAHL-ICIOUS!
Once the mince is browned, stir through the grated ginger, grated garlic, ¾ of the mint, and ¾ of the coriander stems. Add the chopped chilli to taste and fry for 1-2 minutes until fragrant. Remove and discard the cinnamon sticks, and add in the drained tinned lentils. Add in the cooked red split lentils, as well as any remaining liquid from the pot. Stir until combined, cover with a lid, and leave to simmer for 5 minutes. On completion, it should be thick and creamy. If too stiff, mix in water in 50ml increments until the desired consistency. Remove the pot from the heat.
GRAB A BOWL
Bowl up a generous helping of wholesome lamb and lentil dahl. Top with the fried onion, the coriander coconut yoghurt, and the remaining mint and coriander stems. Last but not least, take a seat!
Lentil Spice Mix - 55ml
Dried Red Split Lentils - 400ml
Fresh Coriander - 10g
Coconut Yoghurt - 200ml
Fresh Mint - 10g
Fresh Curry Leaves - 10g
Onions - 3
Whole Spices - 15ml
Lamb Mince - 600g
Fresh Ginger - 40g
Garlic Cloves - 4
Fresh Chillies - 3
Tinned Lentils - 480g