Curries
Red Lentil Dahl
Seychelles
Red lentils cooked down with vegetable stock, seasoned with garlic and ginger; enjoyed as a side dish, often eaten with curry, fish, or salad; many add potatoes, tomatoes, or yoghurt; easy to make in large batches for several meals; a staple of Seychellois Creole cuisine reflecting Indian influence.
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What it is
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Red lentils cooked down with vegetable stock, seasoned with garlic and ginger; enjoyed as a side dish, often eaten with curry, fish, or salad; many add potatoes, tomatoes, or yoghurt; easy to make in large batches for several meals; a staple of Seychellois Creole cuisine reflecting Indian influence.
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The dahl should be creamy and well-seasoned with garlic and ginger; a side dish eaten with curry, fish, or salad; some add potatoes, tomatoes, or yoghurt; easy to make in large batches; a staple reflecting Indian influence on Creole cuisine; found at every local eatery.
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