Indian Dal Nirvana
This comforting lentil dal is a flavorful and creamy dish that is perfect for a cozy meal at home. With fragrant spices like ginger and garlic, a hint of heat from cayenne pepper, and a luxurious touch of cream, this dal is sure to warm your soul. Serve over rice or with naan for a satisfying and delicious vegetarian meal.
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 1 cup dry lentils
- 6 ounces canned crushed tomato (or tomato puree, but not tomato paste)
- 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper (or less depending on your spice preference)
- 1 cup water
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1/8 teaspoon salt, more to taste
- freshly ground black pepper
- 1/3 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
Instructions
- In a large sauce pan, add the lentils and fill with water to cover by 2 inches. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes until the lentils open and are tender. Drain the water from the lentils and return the lentils to the pot.
- Stir the lentils around in the pot mashing some of them against the pot to break open. Add the crushed tomato, ginger, garlic, cayenne pepper, water, butter, salt and pepper.
- Cook for 1 hour until the dal is thick. Make sure to check the pot periodically to make sure the water does not cook out.
- Stir in cream, garnish with minced cilantro.
Cook Time
1H15M
Prep Time
PT0M
Yield
4
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