# Dal Makhani

Dal Makhani is a lentil and kidney bean curry that is cooked in a gravy made from blooming cumin in ghee, onions, and chilies, along with other spices like coriander and garam masala.

- Servings: 2 servings
- Total time: 54 min
- Cuisine: Indian
- Category: Dinner
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 1 cup yellow lentils
- 1 cup kidney beans
- 3 cups water
- 1 red onion
- 1 jalapeno pepper
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp cumin seeds
- 1 tbsp coriander
- 1 tbsp paprika
- 1 tbsp ginger
- 1 cup tomato paste
- 1 tbsp garam masala
- 1 cup cream
- 1 tbsp kasuri methi

## Instructions

1. In a pot, combine lentils, kidney beans, and water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer.
2. Chop red onion and jalapeno pepper.
3. In a pan, melt butter and add cumin seeds, coriander, and paprika.
4. Add chopped onions and jalapenos to the pan and sauté.
5. Add ginger, tomato paste, and garam masala. Stir well and cook until fragrant.
6. Add the cooked lentils and kidney beans to the pan. Mix well.
7. Simmer the mixture for a few hours until the lentils and beans are tender.
8. Stir in cream and kasuri methi.
9. Serve hot with naan bread.

## Equipment

- pot
- pan
- knife
- cutting board
- spoon
- spatula

## Source

- Original video: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/WPDQsvZ4_Qg
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/6ad753df-f5c1-4015-9400-8088be73353f
- Extracted: 2025-01-09

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