Uploaded October 2022 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
OTR introduces the first in a new series where we explore the origins and global spread of curry, by learning the preparation of local specialties from across the world.
This week takes us to Manel Lanka, where Chef Manel walks us through how to make an authentic version of Sri Lankan Dhal (vegan lentil curry).
The recipe:
INGREDIENTS:
Dal Masoor (Red Lentils)
Water
Red Onion
Tomato
Mild Green Chili Peppers
Turmeric Powder
Chili Powder
Chili Flakes
Indian Curry Powder
Salt
Coconut Milk
Unsweetened Lime Juice
Raw Garlic
Coconut Oil
PROCESS (Approximate Proportions- adjust to taste!)
1. Wash 1 cup dal under running water
2. cover dal with 2.5 cups water, and place on stovetop over high heat, bringing water to a boil, then reducing heat to medium-low to maintain a rolling boil, stirring occasionally
3. chop 1/2 red onion, one small red tomato (or 1/2 large tomato), and 4 whole mild green chili peppers, and add to the boiling water
4. spoon in 1 tsp salt, and 1 tbsp turmeric powder, curry powder, and chili powder
5. Allow mixture to boil for approximately 15 minutes, or until desired consistency is achieved
6. then add in approximately 300 ml coconut milk (see video for desired consistency) and stir over lowest heat setting for 3 minutes
7. add 1 tbsp unsweetened lime juice, then spoon in spice mixture (detailed below), stir to combine, then serve with rice.
SPICE MIXTURE:
1. slice remaining 1/2 of red onion and place in sauce pan or pot with 2 cloves raw garlic, chopped pandan leaves, and ladleful of coconut oil
2. fry mixture over medium heat, stirring frequently
3. after onions soften, spoon in 4 tbsp of mild chili flakes, and continue to stir together until ingredients combine into paste. Lower heat if necessary to avoid burning.
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Chapters:
0:00 - Manel's Story
1:48 - Curry Crawl Intro
2:52 - Sri Lanka
5:48 - Disclaimer
6:33 - Recipe
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Video Credits:
1. Drone view of Mohenjodaro (The Indus Valley Civilization)
youtu.be/q2ibUMQ5cgI
2. India 1920s in color, Cities
youtu.be/XPxuNeWTiVk
3. Jamaica Riverside cookout Curry chicken recipe Yard man Style
youtu.be/joaWXu99y0E
4. Bunny Chow Curry Review - Eating South African Indian Food in Cape Town, South Africa
youtu.be/f4jM6X1nXLM
5. poor old man cooking MUTTON curry with ol in traditional method -- how to cook and eat poor man
youtu.be/Qdpwjj5PdJw
6. SRI LANKAN TRIBAL FOOD 🇱🇰 Eating JUNGLE CURRY with Vedda Tribe in Sri Lanka!
youtu.be/uRBmu-eHeBE
OTR introduces the first in a new series where we explore the origins and global spread of curry, by learning the preparation of local specialties from across the world.
This week takes us to Manel Lanka, where Chef Manel walks us through how to make an authentic version of Sri Lankan Dhal (vegan lentil curry).
The recipe:
INGREDIENTS:
Dal Masoor (Red Lentils)
Water
Red Onion
Tomato
Mild Green Chili Peppers
Turmeric Powder
Chili Powder
Chili Flakes
Indian Curry Powder
Salt
Coconut Milk
Unsweetened Lime Juice
Raw Garlic
Coconut Oil
PROCESS (Approximate Proportions- adjust to taste!)
1. Wash 1 cup dal under running water
2. cover dal with 2.5 cups water, and place on stovetop over high heat, bringing water to a boil, then reducing heat to medium-low to maintain a rolling boil, stirring occasionally
3. chop 1/2 red onion, one small red tomato (or 1/2 large tomato), and 4 whole mild green chili peppers, and add to the boiling water
4. spoon in 1 tsp salt, and 1 tbsp turmeric powder, curry powder, and chili powder
5. Allow mixture to boil for approximately 15 minutes, or until desired consistency is achieved
6. then add in approximately 300 ml coconut milk (see video for desired consistency) and stir over lowest heat setting for 3 minutes
7. add 1 tbsp unsweetened lime juice, then spoon in spice mixture (detailed below), stir to combine, then serve with rice.
SPICE MIXTURE:
1. slice remaining 1/2 of red onion and place in sauce pan or pot with 2 cloves raw garlic, chopped pandan leaves, and ladleful of coconut oil
2. fry mixture over medium heat, stirring frequently
3. after onions soften, spoon in 4 tbsp of mild chili flakes, and continue to stir together until ingredients combine into paste. Lower heat if necessary to avoid burning.
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Please subscribe to our channel! And find us on social media below:
Instagram: instagram.com/otr.offtherails/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y%3D
FB: facebook.com/OTR-106170292218693
-
Chapters:
0:00 - Manel's Story
1:48 - Curry Crawl Intro
2:52 - Sri Lanka
5:48 - Disclaimer
6:33 - Recipe
-
Video Credits:
1. Drone view of Mohenjodaro (The Indus Valley Civilization)
youtu.be/q2ibUMQ5cgI
2. India 1920s in color, Cities
youtu.be/XPxuNeWTiVk
3. Jamaica Riverside cookout Curry chicken recipe Yard man Style
youtu.be/joaWXu99y0E
4. Bunny Chow Curry Review - Eating South African Indian Food in Cape Town, South Africa
youtu.be/f4jM6X1nXLM
5. poor old man cooking MUTTON curry with ol in traditional method -- how to cook and eat poor man
youtu.be/Qdpwjj5PdJw
6. SRI LANKAN TRIBAL FOOD 🇱🇰 Eating JUNGLE CURRY with Vedda Tribe in Sri Lanka!
youtu.be/uRBmu-eHeBE
