Sri Lankan Kale Mallung Recipe

Name: Sri Lankan Kale Mallung
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup unsweetened desiccated coconut; 1/4 cup coconut water; 10 ounces kale; 1 red onion, finely chopped; 10 curry leaves (approximately); 2 teaspoons turmeric powder; 4 green chilies (use serrano for more heat, jalapeno for less), minced; 3 teaspoons to 4 brown mustard seeds; 1 Juice of one lemon; 1 dash Salt

Servings: persons

1
In a small bowl, cover the coconut flakes with the coconut water, and leave for about an hour, until coconut absorbs the water.
2
Wash the kale, dry it thoroughly, and then chop finely.
3
In a bowl, mix the kale with onion, curry leaves, turmeric, and green chilies. Gently squeeze the coconut to release excess water, and add it to the mix. Set aside for about 15 minutes.
4
Heat a cast iron skillet or casserole over medium heat. Add the mustard seeds. When the seeds start to pop, add in the kale mixture. Roast the kale over medium heat for about 10 to 15 minutes, stirring constantly. Resist the temptation to add any water to the skillet. Remove from the heat when the kale softens, and before it starts to discolor. Add salt and lemon juice.
5
Serve hot, or cold as a salad, with rice and pol sambol (http://food52.com/recipes/23874-sri-lankan-pol-sambol).

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup unsweetened desiccated coconut, 1/4 cup coconut water, 10 ounces kale, 1 red onion, finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Sri Lankan Kale Mallung falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Sri Lankan Kale Mallung

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