Dal Makhani (Indian Lentil Stew) Recipe

Name: Dal Makhani (Indian Lentil Stew)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 whole Onion, Chopped; 1/2 teaspoons Sea Salt; 2 whole Bay Leaves; 1 Tablespoon Oil; ⅛ cups Margarine, Or Vegan Butter; 1- 1/4 teaspoon Garam Masala; 1 teaspoon Chili Powder; 1 Tablespoon Minced Fresh Ginger; 3 cloves Garlic, Minced; 4 whole Tomatoes, Chopped; 1 Tablespoon Tomato Paste; 1 cup Water (you May Need More, Depending On The Lentils); ⅓ cups Lentils; 1/2 cups Milk Alternative; 1 teaspoon Sugar; 1 Tablespoon Lemon Juice

Servings: persons

1 whole Onion, Chopped
1/2 teaspoons Sea Salt
2 whole Bay Leaves
1 Tablespoon Oil
⅛ cups Margarine, Or Vegan Butter
1- 1/4 teaspoon Garam Masala
1 teaspoon Chili Powder
1 Tablespoon Minced Fresh Ginger
3 cloves Garlic, Minced
4 whole Tomatoes, Chopped
1 Tablespoon Tomato Paste
1 cup Water (you May Need More, Depending On The Lentils)
⅓ cups Lentils
1/2 cups Milk Alternative
1 teaspoon Sugar
1 Tablespoon Lemon Juice

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Saute the onion, salt and bay leaves in oil and butter until the onion is translucent (about 4 minutes).
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Add the garam masala and chili powder, sauteing for an additional minute.
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Add the ginger, garlic, tomatoes, stirring to combine.
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Once combined, add the paste, water, and lentils.
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Allow to simmer until the lentils are cooked (about 1520 minutes).
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Add more water to cook the lentils, if necessary.
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Whisk together the milk, sugar and lemon juice until it begins to thicken slightly.
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Add the thickened milk to the makhani, stirring to combine.
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Serve over rice, or with naan.
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Enjoy!

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 whole Onion, Chopped, 1/2 teaspoons Sea Salt, 2 whole Bay Leaves, 1 Tablespoon Oil, and more.

Yes, Dal Makhani (Indian Lentil Stew) falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Dal Makhani (Indian Lentil Stew)

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