Serves 4 | Preparation: 25 minutes | Easy

INGREDIENTS

• 2 cups red lentils
• 1 onion
• 4 -5 curry leaves
• 2 garlic cloves
• 2 teaspoons Colombo mix
• 1 pinch île de Ré fleur de sel
• Matale black pepper

METHOD:

1. Start by washing the red lentils in cold water two or three times.
2. Pour the red lentils into a saucepan and cover with water.
3. Add a chopped onion and two cloves of finely chopped garlic, four to five curry leaves, two teaspoons of Colombo mix and a pinch of île de Ré fleur de sel.
4. For a spicier taste add some Cayenne pepper.
5. Cook over a low heat for about 20 minutes.
6. Add a glass of coconut milk once the water has evaporated then leave to cook for 2 - 3 minutes.
7. You can add some Matale black pepper if the dish is not spicy enough.