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Dhal Makhani

Ingredient List

  • 1 cup lentils
  • 2Tsp red beans
  • 4Tsp ghee / butter
  • 1 Onion, diced
  • Pinch mustard seeds
  • 1/2 tsp whole jeera
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 3 cardamom pods
  • 1 tsp ginger & garlic paste
  • 1 Tsp all purpose masala
  • 1/4 tsp garum masala
  • 100g tomato paste
  • Salt to taste
  • 2 Tsp cream
  • Coriander

Directions

  1. Soak lentils & beans overnight.
  2. Slow cook lentils & beans until mushy & soft.
  3. Heat ghee, fry onions together with the whole spices.
  4. Add ginger & garlic paste, ground spices & tomato paste.
  5. Add cooked lentils & beans, salt to taste, allow to cook for 10 minutes.
  6. Add cream, garnish with coriander & serve with naan or roti.

Notes

Add chilli flakes or fresh chilli for extra heat.