Makhani Daal (Buttery Lentils)



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Prep Time:
25 mins

Cook Time:
25 mins

Additional Time:
6 hrs

Total Time:
6 hrs 50 mins

Servings:
4

Yield:
4 servings


Ingredients

  • 1cupblack lentils (kaali daal)
  • ¼cupsplit chickpeas (channa daal)
  • ¼cupred kidney beans (rajma)
  • 2teaspoonsvegetable oil
  • 1onion, finely chopped
  • 1(2 inch) pieceginger, minced
  • 2clovesgarlic, minced
  • 1teaspooncumin seeds
  • 2tomatoes, finely chopped
  • 2teaspoonsground coriander
  • 1teaspoongaram masala
  • ½teaspoonred chile powder
  • ½teaspoonground turmeric
  • salt to taste
  • 2teaspoonsbutter
  • 2teaspoonsyogurt
  • 3sprigscilantro leaves

  • Directions

    Place black lentils, chickpeas, and red kidney beans in a large container and cover with several inches of cool water; let soak, 6 hours to overnight.

    Pour lentil mixture and soaking liquid into a pressure cooker. Bring to high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions and cook until soft, about 20 minutes. Remove from heat and release pressure through natural release method according to manufacturer's instructions.

    Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion, ginger, garlic, and cumin seeds; cook and stir until golden brown, about 3 minutes. Add tomatoes; cook and stir until softened, about 2 minutes. Stir in ground coriander, garam masala, red chile powder, turmeric, and salt.

    Fold onion mixture into cooked lentil mixture. Add butter, yogurt, and cilantro leaves; stir to incorporate.



    Cook's Note:

    Substitute heavy cream for the yogurt if desired.


    Nutrition Facts (per serving)

    332

    Calories

    6g

    Fat

    52g

    Carbs

    19g

    Protein

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