Makhani Daal (Buttery Lentils)
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Cooking:
25 min.
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Servings per container:
4
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Ingredients for - Makhani Daal (Buttery Lentils)

1. Black lentils (kaali daal) - 1 cup
2. Split chickpeas (channa daal) - ¼ cup
3. Red kidney beans (rajma) - ¼ cup
4. Vegetable oil - 2 teaspoons
5. Onion, finely chopped - 1
6. Ginger, minced - 1 (2 inch) piece
7. Garlic, minced - 2 cloves
8. Cumin seeds - 1 teaspoon
9. Tomatoes, finely chopped - 2
10. Ground coriander - 2 teaspoons
11. Garam masala - 1 teaspoon
12. Red chile powder - ½ teaspoon
13. Ground turmeric - ½ teaspoon
14. Salt to taste - ½ teaspoon
15. Butter - 2 teaspoons
16. Yogurt - 2 teaspoons
17. Cilantro leaves - 3 sprigs

How to cook deliciously - Makhani Daal (Buttery Lentils)

1. Stage

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.

2. Stage

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.

3. Stage

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.

4. Stage

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