Dahl curry (Sri Lankan)

Description:
Another of my friend Lalani's recipes, recorded by me

Ingredients:
1/2 packet of dahl (lentil - the orange coloured Indian one)
1 teaspoon turmeric
1 teaspoon cinamon
half teaspoon garam masala (Indian spice mix)
2 cardamom (ground)
salt
curry powder

2 cloves garlic
curry leaves
2 shallots
5 small green chillies

1 packet coconut powder (mixed with water to make it into a milk)


Directions:
Wash the dahl well until the water becomes clear. Add water till the level is about 2cm above the dahl (for more gravy, add more water). Add the spices (turmeric, cinnamon, masala, cardamom, salt, curry powder) to the dahl. Cook the dahl mixture till the dahl is soft.
Chop the garlic, shallots and green chillies fine. Fry the garlic, shallots, green chillies and curry leaves in some oil till brown. Add the dahl mixture to the fried spices. Stir well, add the coconut milk and let it cook for a few more minutes.

Serve as a side dish with white rice!