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Dal Makhani

A creamy lentil curry made with slow-cooked legumes, tomato, and warm spices, finished with butter and cream. Simmered until thick and rich, served warm.

105
min
4
servings
533
kcal
17.9g
protein

Ingredients

4 servings

Method

1

If using dried beans or lentils, soak overnight and drain. Mince garlic and ginger; dice onion.

2

Heat ghee in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and cook 5 minutes until softened.

3

Stir in garlic and ginger; cook 1 minute until fragrant.

4

Add garam masala, cumin, coriander, and turmeric. Stir constantly for 30 seconds to bloom the spices.

5

Add drained beans or lentils, canned tomatoes, and vegetable broth. Bring to a boil.

6

Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer 60–75 minutes (until beans are very tender and start to break down). Stir occasionally.

7

Use a potato masher or immersion blender to partially mash the mixture, leaving some whole beans for texture.

8

Stir in cream and remaining ghee. Simmer gently 5 more minutes without boiling. Taste and adjust salt.

9

Ladle into bowls and serve warm.

Nutrition, per serving

Calories533 kcal
Protein17.9 g
Carbohydrate54.2 g
Fat28.4 g
Fibre18.5 g
Sodium991.8 mg

Per serving. Changing servings scales the amounts, not these figures.

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