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Simple Dal Makhani
A classic North Indian dish made with black lentils and kidney beans in a rich tomato-based sauce. Serve with basmati rice or naan bread.
⏱45 min🍽4 servings📊medium
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Ingredients
- ●1 cup black lentilssplit or whole
- ●1 cup kidney beanscanned or cooked
- ●1 medium onionchopped
- ●2 inches gingergrated
- ●3 cloves garlicminced
- ●1 cup tomato pureecanned or fresh
- ●1 tsp garam masalaground
- ●1 tsp cumin powderground
- ●to taste salt
- ●4 cups water
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Instructions
- 1
Rinse the lentils and soak them in water for 30 minutes.
- 2
Drain and rinse the lentils again.
- 3
In a large pan, heat oil over medium heat.
- 4
Add the chopped onion and sauté until softened.
- 5
Add the grated ginger and minced garlic and sauté for another minute.
- 6
Add the tomato puree, garam masala, cumin powder, and salt.
- 7
Stir well and bring to a boil.
- 8
Add the lentils, kidney beans, and 4 cups of water.
- 9
Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 20-25 minutes.
- 10
Check the lentils for doneness and adjust the seasoning as needed.
- 11
Serve hot with basmati rice or naan bread.