Dal Makhani
A simple recipe of lentils simmered in a tomato cream sauce flavored with garlic, ginger, and garam masala, this dal makhani is the sort of meal that is much more than the sum of its parts. It is healthy comfort food, easy to make and delicious enough to eat three nights a week.
Ingredients
- 1 cup dried brown lentils
- 4 tbsp butter
- ½ onion finely diced
- 1 tbsp minced garlic
- 1 tbsp minced ginger
- 1 tbsp garam masala
- 2 cups crushed tomatoes
- ½ cup cream
- salt to taste
Instructions
- Cook the lentils in plenty of water until they are nice and tender, then drain.
- In a pot or saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat and then fry the onions, spices, ginger, and garlic for 2-3 minutes, until wonderfully fragrant.
- Add the tomatoes and half of the lentils, and puree with an immersion blender until nice and smooth.
- Add the rest of the lentils and cook over low heat for around 5 minutes.
- Remove from heat and stir in the cream. Add salt to taste.
- Serve with basmati rice and flatbread or chapati.