Recipe Box The White Dhal Curry This is the most favorite curry among the Sri Lankans. This popular dish accompanies both the simplest and the grandest menus. Aside from been a great accompaniment to the rice dishes, this is also wonderful to sop up with crusty bread.   Ingredients 1. ½ cup dhal 2. ½ cup water 3. 1 onion, chopped 4. 4 - 5 garlic cloves, halved 5. 3 - 4 green chilies, sliced, and if desired deseeded 6. 1 sprig curry leaves 7. 1" pandan leaf 8. 1" cinnamon stick 9. ¼ tsp turmeric powder 10. ½ tsp chili powder 11. ½ tsp salt 12. ¼ cup thick coconut milk Serves 6 Wash the dhal and place it in a saucepan. Add the water and all the other ingredients, except the salt and the coconut milk. Place on fire and bring to boil. Reduce fire, cover and keep until dhal is well cooked. Add the salt and the coconut milk and bring to boil. Adjust salt to taste and remove from fire.   Variation: Heat 1 - 2 tbsp oil, and add mustard seeds. Take care from the popping mustard seeds. Add chili flakes and the cooked dhal curry. Adjust salt to taste and remove from fire.