Quick Creamy Black Dhal (Dal Makhani)

    5m prep time
    30m total time
    Easy level
    17 ingredients

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
  • 1 Onion, finely diced 1 x Sainsbury's Onions Loose
  • 1 tbsp Oil 1 x Sainsbury's Vegetable Oil 1L
  • 2 Garlic Cloves, chopped or grated 1 x Sainsbury's Garlic
  • 1 tsp Cumin Seeds 1 x Sainsbury's Cumin Seed 38g
  • 1 tsp Turmeric 1 x Sainsbury's Turmeric 48g
  • 2 tbsp Tomato Puree 1 x Sainsbury's Tomato Puree, Double Concentrate 200g
  • 2 tsp Garam Masala 1 x Sainsbury's Garam Masala 38g
  • 100g Baby Spinach 1 x Sainsbury’s Spinach, SO Organic 100g
  • 2 tsp Fenugreek 1 x Sainsbury's Ground Fenugreek 50g
  • 1 Thumb-sized piece of Ginger, peeled and chopped or grated 1 x Sainsbury's Root Ginger Loose
  • 150ml Double Cream, reserve some for garnish 1 x Sainsbury's British Double Cream 150ml
  • 0.5 Bunch of Coriander, to garnish 1 x Sainsbury's Fresh Packed Bunch Coriander 30g
  • 4 Chapattis, to serve, or rice 2 x Sainsbury's Chapattis x2 200g
  • 1 Tin Red Kidney Beans, drained 1 x Sainsbury's Red Kidney Beans in Water 400g (240g*)
  • 1 tsp Ground Coriander 1 x Sainsbury's Ground Coriander 36g
  • 500g Beluga Lentils, cooked 2 x Merchant Gourmet Microwave Ready to eat Beluga Lentils 250g
  • 400ml Vegetable Stock 1 x Sainsbury's Vegetable Stock Cubes 10 x 10g
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