BLACK LENTIL DAL MAKHANI

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Great Indian dish

Provided by barbara lentz

Categories     Other Main Dishes

Time 17h

Number Of Ingredients 11

3/4 c black lentils ( urad dal)
1 tsp kashmiri chili powder
3 Tbsp butter
1 medium onion diced
1 Tbsp grated ginger
6 clove garlic minced
28 oz can whole peeled tomatoes
2 tsp ground cumin
1 Tbsp garam masala
1/2 c red kidney beans
1/2 c heavy cream

Steps:

  • 1. Soak the black lentils in 3 cups water overnight. Cook the lentils in the same water with added salt and the chili powder until soft. About 45 minutes.
  • 2. In a large skillet add the butter. Add the onion, ginger and garlic and cook until the onions are soft. Crush the tomatoes with your hands and add them to the mixture. Add the cumin and garam masala and simmer for 20 minutes. Add the red kidney beans. Crush the black lentils a bit with the back of a spoon and add them with the water to the pan.
  • 3. Simmer another 10 minutes. Add the cream and simmer 5 more minutes. Serve with Basmati rice and naan if desired.

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