Dal Makhani (Spicy Black Lentils)

Dal Makhani (Spicy Black Lentils)


1. Clean, wash and soak the whole black lentils and kidney beans overnight. Drain and keep aside.

2. Combine the lentils and beans with salt and 2 cups of water and cook till the dals are overcooked. Whisk well till the mixture is almost mashed.

3. Heat the butter in a pan and add the cumin seeds.

4. When the cumin seeds crackle, add the green chillies, cinnamon, cloves, green cardamom, onions, ginger-garlic paste and sauté till the onions turn golden brown in color.

5. Add the chilli powder, turmeric powder and tomato puree and cook over a medium flame till the oil separates from the tomato gravy.

6. Add the dal mixture, water and salt if required and simmer for 10 t 15 minutes.

7. Add the cream and mix well.

8. Garnish with the cilantro and serve hot.

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