Quick Creamy Black Dhal (Dal Makhani)
A speedy version of the traditional Dal Makhani. We've used cooked beluga lentils in the place of dried urad dal to reduce the cooking time. Creamy and buttery, mopped up with warm chapatti for the ultimate comfort meal. Serve on its own or as an accompaniment to other curries for a feast with friends.
Method
Based on 4 servings, adjust as needed.
Step 1
Set a large casserole pot on a medium-low heat. Heat the oil and gently fry the finely chopped onion for 5 minutes. Meanwhile chop the ginger and garlic.
Step 2
Once the onion is translucent, add the ginger and garlic and fry for a further minute. Next add the cumin seeds, turmeric and ground coriander. Cook for 1 minute before adding the tomato puree. Stir frequently to ensure it doesn’t burn.
Step 3
Tip in the red kidney beans, cooked beluga lentils, vegetable stock, garam masala and most of the double cream. Bring to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes until slightly thickened.
Step 4
Season with salt and add the fenugreek. If using spinach, fold it into the dahl until just wilted. Heat the chapattis in the microwave, on a dry pan or flash each side on a naked flame. If using rice, heat according to the pack instructions.
Step 5
Serve the dahl into bowls with a swirl of the remaining cream, a scattering of coriander, if using, and the warmed chapatti alongside.
- Ingredients
- Based on 4 servings
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1 tbsp Oil 1x Sainsbury's Vegetable Oil 1L -
1 Onion, finely diced 1x Sainsbury's Onions Loose -
2 Garlic Cloves, chopped or grated 1x Sainsbury's Garlic -
1 Thumb-sized piece of Ginger, peeled and chopped or grated 1x Sainsbury's Root Ginger Loose -
1 tsp Cumin Seeds 1x Sainsbury's Cumin Seed 38g -
500g Beluga Lentils, cooked 2x Merchant Gourmet Microwave Ready to eat Beluga Lentils 250g -
1 tsp Turmeric 1x Sainsbury's Turmeric 48g -
1 tsp Ground Coriander 1x Sainsbury's Ground Coriander 36g -
2 tbsp Tomato Puree 1x Sainsbury's Tomato Puree, Double Concentrate 200g -
2 tsp Garam Masala 1x Sainsbury's Garam Masala 38g -
400ml Vegetable Stock 1x Sainsbury's Stock Cubes, Vegetable 10x10g -
4 Chapattis, to serve, or rice 2x Sainsbury's Chapattis x2 200g -
2 tsp Fenugreek 1x Sainsbury's Ground Fenugreek 50g -
150ml Double Cream, reserve some for garnish 1x Sainsbury's British Double Cream 150ml -
100g Baby Spinach 1x Sainsbury’s Spinach, SO Organic 100g -
0.5 Bunch of Coriander, to garnish 1x Sainsbury's Fresh Packed Bunch Coriander 30g -
1 Tin Red Kidney Beans, drained 1x Sainsbury's Red Kidney Beans in Water 400g (240g*)