DAL MAKHANI (INDIAN LENTILS)
Ever go to an Indian restaurant and wonder how they make those lentils? I hated lentils before I discovered Indian food. Then I scoured the internet to figure out how they achieved them, and through mixing and matching recipes and methods on videos, I've arrived at this recipe, which I think is pretty close. This version is very rich, but you can leave out the cream to make it lighter. Kasuri methi (fenugreek leaves) is almost impossible to find in the U.S., even in NYC, but it gives this dish something very special.
Provided by SOGOLONDJATA
Categories Side Dish Beans and Peas
Time 4h15m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 21
Steps:
- Place lentils and kidney beans in a large bowl; cover with plenty of water. Soak for at least 2 hours or overnight. Drain.
- Cook lentils, kidney beans, 5 cups water, and salt in a pot over medium heat until tender, stirring occasionally, about 1 hour. Remove from heat and set aside. Keep the lentils, kidney beans, and any excess cooking water in the pot.
- Heat vegetable oil in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Cook cumin seeds in the hot oil until they begin to pop, 1 to 2 minutes. Add cardamom pods, cinnamon stick, bay leaves, and cloves; cook until bay leaves turn brown, about 1 minute. Reduce heat to medium-low; add ginger paste, garlic paste, turmeric, and cayenne pepper. Stir to coat.
- Stir tomato puree into spice mixture; cook over medium heat until slightly reduced, about 5 minutes. Add chili powder, coriander, and butter; cook and stir until butter is melted.
- Stir lentils, kidney beans and any leftover cooking water into tomato mixture; bring to a boil, reduce heat to low. Stir fenugreek into lentil mixture. Cover saucepan and simmer until heated through, stirring occasionally, about 45 minutes. Add cream and cook until heated through, 2 to 4 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 389.6 calories, Carbohydrate 37.1 g, Cholesterol 47.5 mg, Fat 21.5 g, Fiber 15.6 g, Protein 13.2 g, SaturatedFat 10.4 g, Sodium 420.2 mg, Sugar 3 g
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matshobane mohlabai
[email protected]This dal makhani is so easy to make and it's so delicious! I love that it's a healthy dish that's also full of flavor.
asan asam
[email protected]I made this dal makhani for dinner tonight and it was delicious! The lentils were creamy and the sauce was flavorful. I served it with rice and naan and it was a perfect meal.
Tamesha Brown
[email protected]This dal makhani is the best I've ever had! The lentils are cooked perfectly and the sauce is so flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe.
Victor Nthakomwa
[email protected]I love this dal makhani! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family and friends.
Suleman Gill
[email protected]This dal makhani is amazing! The lentils are so creamy and the sauce is so flavorful. I served it with rice and naan and it was a perfect meal.
Md Sahalom Khan
[email protected]I've tried a lot of different dal makhani recipes, but this one is by far the best. The lentils are perfectly cooked and the sauce is so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again and again.
Ganga Neupane
[email protected]This dal makhani is so easy to make and it's so delicious! I love that it's a healthy dish that's also full of flavor.
Darren Hiebert
[email protected]I made this dal makhani for dinner tonight and it was delicious! The lentils were creamy and the sauce was flavorful. I served it with rice and naan and it was a perfect meal.
Md onik Ahammed
[email protected]This dal makhani is the best I've ever had! The lentils are cooked perfectly and the sauce is so flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe.
mubashir 007
[email protected]I love this dal makhani! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family and friends.
Asif Ale
[email protected]This dal makhani is amazing! The lentils are so creamy and the sauce is so flavorful. I served it with rice and naan and it was a perfect meal.
nerdclubdemon 666
[email protected]I've tried a lot of different dal makhani recipes, but this one is by far the best. The lentils are perfectly cooked and the sauce is so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again and again.
Sk mujammil Mujammil
[email protected]This dal makhani is so easy to make and it's so delicious! I love that it's a healthy dish that's also full of flavor.
Justin Losey
[email protected]I made this dal makhani for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe. I'm so glad I found this recipe.
mksumon khan0
[email protected]This dal makhani is absolutely delicious! The lentils are so creamy and the sauce is so flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe to anyone who loves Indian food.
sarfaraz hussain sarfarz
[email protected]I've made this dal makhani several times now and it always turns out great. It's a really versatile dish that can be served with rice, naan, or even roti. I also like to add some chopped cilantro or green onions on top for a little extra flavor.
Ahmed Jafaar
[email protected]This dal makhani was so easy to make and it turned out so delicious! I followed the recipe exactly and it came out perfectly. I served it with rice and naan and it was a hit with my family.
unlimited Maja
[email protected]I'm not usually a big fan of lentils, but this dal makhani is amazing! The spices are perfectly balanced and the lentils are so creamy. I will definitely be adding this to my regular dinner rotation.
wakeel ahmad
[email protected]This dal makhani is the best I've ever had! The lentils are cooked perfectly and the sauce is so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.