Vegan Lentil Recepie

By Author: Kousik Nandi
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Dal Makhani

Dal Makhani - A creamy and flavorful Punjabi lentil dish made with black lentils (urad dal) and kidney beans (rajma).

Ingredients:

1. 1 cup black lentils (urad dal)

2. 1/2 cup kidney beans (rajma)

3. 2 tbsp. ghee or oil

4. 1 onion, finely chopped

5. 1 tbsp. ginger-garlic paste

6. 2 tomatoes, pureed

7. 1 tsp cumin seeds

8. 1 tsp coriander powder

9. 1 tsp garam masala

10. 1/2 tsp red chilli powder

11. Salt, to taste

12. 2 tbsp. cream (optional)

13. Fresh coriander leaves, for garnish

Instructions:

1. Soak the black lentils and kidney beans in water for at least 6 hours or overnight.

2. In a pressure cooker, cook the lentils and beans with enough water until soft and tender.

3. In a separate pan, heat ghee or oil and sauté the onions until translucent.

4. Add ginger-garlic paste and cook until fragrant.

5. Add tomato puree and cook until the oil separates.

6. Add cumin seeds, coriander powder, garam masala, red chilli powder, and salt, and cook for a minute.

7. ...
... Add the cooked lentils and beans to the tomato mixture and simmer for 15-20 minutes.

8. Add cream (optional) and cook for a few more minutes.

Garnish with fresh coriander leaves and serve hot with rice or roti.