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Last Modified September 16, 2021

Dal Curry Recipe Sri Lanka | Parippu/Dhal Curry for Rice

Have you ever tasted Sri Lankan style dal curry recipe for rice? If not, here is the chance for you to give it a try on this famous Sri Lankan vegan dish. Today, I am going to show you how to make a simple dal curry recipe with coconut milk.

This particular dhal curry recipe is good for rice. There is another way to make dal curry for bread, string hoppers, or pittu.

Dhal curry is one of the famous Sri Lankan dishes, most of the people make it very often. Since it is not spicy children would like to eat.

Dal curry is one of the easiest and quickest dishes you can cook at home.

Alright, let’s see how to make a Sri Lankan style simple dal curry recipe with coconut milk.

Dal Curry Recipe Sri Lanka | Parippu/Dhal Curry for Rice

My Favorite Combos

1. This Recipe + Rice + Chicken Curry + Chicken Fry + Tomato Rasam
2. This Recipe + Rice + Shrimp Curry + Shrimp Fry + Shrimp Varai
3. This Recipe + Rice + Soy Meat Curry + Bitter Gourd Curry + Tomato & Carrot Sambol + Ulundu Vadai

Simple Dal Curry Recipe

Ingredients
  • Dal/Dhal – 100g
  • Green chili – 2
  • Onion – 50g
  • Curry leaves – Few
  • Cumin seeds – ¼ teaspoon
  • Black pepper – ¼ teaspoon
  • Turmeric powder – ¼ teaspoon
  • Garlic – 3 or 4
  • Salt – As you need
  • Water – 350ml
  • Thick coconut milk – 100ml
Instructions

1. Slice the onions and green chilies. Also, get ready with curry leaves, cumin seeds, black pepper, turmeric powder, salt, and garlic.

Simple Dal Curry Recipe | Easy Dhal For Rice | Parippu Curry

2. Prepare thick coconut milk.

Simple Dal Curry Recipe | Easy Dhal For Rice | Parippu Curry

3. Grind the garlic, black pepper, and cumin seeds together as shown in the picture below. You don’t need to grind to a smooth paste.

Simple Dal Curry Recipe | Easy Dhal For Rice | Parippu Curry

4. Rince the dal for 2 or 3 times. Add dal and water in the cooking pot and cook uncovered under high flame for 4 to 6 minutes.

Simple Dal Curry Recipe | Easy Dhal For Rice | Parippu Curry

5. Add onions, green chilies, curry leaves, turmeric powder, and salt. Give a good mix.

Simple Dal Curry Recipe | Easy Dhal For Rice | Parippu Curry

6. Cook uncovered under the high flame until all the water evaporates as shown in the picture below. For me, it takes about 4 minutes.

Simple Dal Curry Recipe | Easy Dhal For Rice | Parippu Curry

7. Now add that ground paste and coconut milk. Mix well and cook uncovered for one or two minutes under low flame.

Simple Dal Curry Recipe | Easy Dhal For Rice | Parippu Curry

8. Taste and adjust salt if needed.

9. This is how to make the best dal curry recipe for rice. Serve and enjoy this delicious Sri Lankan dhal curry with coconut milk.

Simple Dal Curry Recipe | Easy Dhal For Rice | Parippu Curry

Notes

1. I instantly made coconut milk from grated coconut. If it is hard to find grated coconut, use the bottled coconut milk or coconut milk powder.

2. When you boil dal the water may foams up, be aware.

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Dal Curry Recipe Sri Lanka | Parippu/Dhal Curry for Rice
 
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Prep time
20 Mins
Cook time
15 Mins
Total time
35 Mins
 
Visit my site, www.topsrilankanrecipe.com where you can find a detailed, step by step process of this recipe with images.
Author: Rocy
Recipe type: Vegetarian
Serves: 3 People
Ingredients
  • Dal/Dhal - 100g
  • Green chili - 2
  • Onion - 50g
  • Curry leaves - Few
  • Cumin seeds - ¼ teaspoon
  • Black pepper - ¼ teaspoon
  • Turmeric powder - ¼ teaspoon
  • Garlic - 3 or 4
  • Salt - As you need
  • Water - 350ml
  • Thick coconut milk - 100ml
Instructions
  1. Slice the onions and green chilies. Also, get ready with curry leaves, cumin seeds, black pepper, turmeric powder, salt, and garlic.
  2. Prepare thick coconut milk.
  3. Grind the garlic, black pepper, and cumin seeds together as shown in the picture below. You don't need to grind to a smooth paste.
  4. Rince the dal for 2 or 3 times. Add dal and water in the cooking pot and cook uncovered under high flame for 4 to 6 minutes.
  5. Add onions, green chilies, curry leaves, turmeric powder, and salt. Give a good mix.
  6. Cook uncovered under the high flame until all the water evaporates as shown in the picture below. For me, it takes about 4 minutes.
  7. Now add that ground paste and coconut milk. Mix well and cook uncovered for one or two minutes under low flame.
  8. Taste and adjust salt if needed.
  9. This is how to make the best dal curry recipe for rice. Serve and enjoy this delicious Sri Lankan dhal curry with coconut milk.
Notes
1. I instantly made coconut milk from grated coconut. If it is hard to find grated coconut, use the bottled coconut milk or coconut milk powder.
2. When you boil dal the water may foams up, be aware.
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This is how to make a simple dal curry recipe for rice. What do you think about this Sri Lankan style dhal curry? I hope you liked this delicious vegan dish. When you have all the ingredients give it a try, you will like it for sure.

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Tagged With: Breakfast, Dal, Dinner, Kids, Lunch, Non-Spicy

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Comments

  1. Juiana says

    November 10, 2017 at 9:02 am

    Wow, it’s amazing. Tried it and the outcome was awesome. Thank you.

    Reply
  2. Kalista says

    November 10, 2017 at 9:04 am

    It’s looking good and delicious.
    Can I use Red dal instead of yellow?

    Reply
  3. Sonia says

    March 22, 2018 at 6:50 am

    Looks Yum! I will certainly try. I have been making the south indian one, but I love the one from our local srilankan shop :), this looks pretty similiar!

    Reply
  4. Noilin Jesudas says

    July 2, 2018 at 7:56 am

    Very easy and tasty eas to make dal curry.
    Thank you for sharing.

    Reply
  5. Jeesa James says

    July 29, 2018 at 8:46 pm

    Love it. Thank you for sharing.

    Reply
  6. Huma Kuresh says

    October 3, 2018 at 10:39 am

    The easiest way to make the dal curry. But the taste is unbearable.
    Thank you for this recipe.

    Reply
  7. Muri Rajaratnam says

    August 15, 2020 at 4:42 pm

    Hi,

    Done this several times. Love the simplicity and the aroma and colour. Tried your drumsticks curry too… Amazing. Keep these coming please.

    Reply

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