Dal Makhani

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Grate the ginger and garlic.
  2. 2Open and rinse a can of kidney beans.
  3. 3Combine the rinsed kidney beans with brown lentils in a bowl.
  4. 4Heat oil in a pot.
  5. 5Add the grated ginger and garlic to the pot.
  6. 6Add tomato paste to the pot.
  7. 7Stir the mixture in the pot.
  8. 8Add spices to the pot.
  9. 9Stir the spices into the mixture.
  10. 10Add the lentils and kidney beans to the pot.
  11. 11Pour milk into the pot.
  12. 12Add tomato sauce to the pot.
  13. 13Stir all ingredients together.
  14. 14Cover the pot with a lid and let it cook.
  15. 15Serve the cooked dal makhani, optionally topping with cream and fresh cilantro.

Ingredients

  • ginger
  • garlic
  • 1 can kidney beans
  • brown lentils
  • oil
  • tomato paste
  • spices
  • milk
  • tomato sauce

Equipment

gratercolanderpot with lidspoonbowl

Tips

  • Having everything ready to go is essential as the cooking process is quick.
  • The dish tastes even better the next day once all the flavors have melded together.