Sig’s Friend Dhal Makhani (Creamy Black Lentils)

Dhal Makhani is a popular dish in the Punjabi cuisine of India and is often enjoyed with butter naan or rice.

This is vegan, gluten free and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 85 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 15.

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Sig’s Friend Dhal Makhani (Creamy Black Lentils)

Cooking Method: Boiling, Simmering Cuisine: Indian Courses: Dinner, Lunch, Main Dish Recipe Keys: Gluten Free High Protein Vegan

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 60 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 1 hr 25 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1400

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1 cup Black lentils
• ¹⁄₂ cup Red kidney beans
• 1 medium Onion
• 2 medium Tomatoes
• 1 inch Ginger
• 4 clove Garlic
• 2 piece Green chili
• 1 teaspoon Cumin seeds
• 1 teaspoon Coriander powder
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Turmeric powder
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Garam masala
• 2 tablespoon Fresh cream
• 2 tablespoon Butter
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 4 cup Water

Instructions

1. Soak black lentils and red kidney beans overnight.
2. Pressure cook soaked lentils and beans with water and salt for 20 minutes.
3. Heat butter in a pan and add cumin seeds.
4. Add chopped onions, ginger, garlic, and green chili. Saute until golden brown.
5. Add chopped tomatoes and cook until they become soft.
6. Add coriander powder, turmeric powder, and garam masala. Mix well.
7. Add the cooked lentils and beans to the pan and simmer for 30 minutes.
8. Stir in fresh cream and cook for another 5 minutes.
9. Serve hot with rice or naan bread.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 350kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 10g16%

Total Carbohydrate 50g17%

Sugars 5g

Protein 15g30%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.