How To Make Makhani Dal
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Serves:
Ingredients
- 1 cup red lentils
- 2 cups water
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
- 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin powder
- 1 teaspoon coriander powder
- 1 teaspoon garam masala
- 1 cup tomato puree
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Salt to taste
- Fresh cilantro, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
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Rinse the lentils thoroughly and soak them in water for 30 minutes. Drain and set aside.
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In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, minced garlic, and grated ginger. Cook until the onion turns translucent.
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Add the turmeric powder, cumin powder, coriander powder, and garam masala to the pot. Stir well to combine.
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Add the soaked lentils to the pot and stir to coat them with the spices. Cook for 2-3 minutes.
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Pour in the tomato puree and water. Season with salt to taste. Stir well and bring the mixture to a boil.
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Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and simmer for 1 hour or until the lentils are tender and cooked through. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
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Once the lentils are cooked, stir in the heavy cream and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
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Remove from heat and garnish with fresh cilantro.
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Serve hot with steamed rice or naan bread.
Nutrition
- Calories : 370kcal
- Total Fat : 18g
- Saturated Fat : 10g
- Cholesterol : 56mg
- Sodium : 450mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 40g
- Dietary Fiber : 10g
- Sugar : 4g
- Protein : 15g
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