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title: "Meatless Fridays with CRS: Coconut Dhal from Sri Lanka"
description: This Meatless Friday, try a recipe from Sri Lanka, Coconut Dhal -- and don't forget to put a little something in the CRS Rice Bowl.
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# Meatless Fridays with CRS: Coconut Dhal from Sri Lanka

Mar 22, 2019 11:00:03 AM  |  by [Catholic Relief Services](https://www.catholicmom.com/articles/author/catholic-relief-services)

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### Coconut Dhal

 Makes 4 servings

- 2 c red lentils
- 2 T fair trade olive oil
- 1 shallot, chopped
- 1 garlic clove, chopped
- 1 t cinnamon
- Small handful dried or two fresh curry leaves
- 1 green chili, chopped
- 1 t hot curry powder
- 1 t salt
- 1 can coconut milk
- 2 c water
- 1/3 c lemon juice
- Basmati rice
- Cilantro

 Rinse lentils. Heat olive oil in large pan. Sauté shallot and garlic until brown. Add lentils, cinnamon, curry leaves, green chili, curry powder, salt, coconut milk and water. Bring to boil, then reduce to simmer and cook until lentils are soft, adding more water as needed. Season with lemon juice. Serve with basmati rice and top with cilantro. [**Download a printable rec**](http://catholicmom.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/18US-76591-2019-RB-Recipe-Cards-B.jpg)**ipe card.**

### **[What's cooking? Find all our Meatless Friday featured recipes here](http://catholicmom.com/tag/meatless-fridays/).**

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