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Home-Style Dal Makhani over Basmati
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Home-Style Dal Makhani over Basmati

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Home-Style Dal Makhani over Basmati -- weeknight-fast but never a compromise.

Prep
11 min
Cook
26 min
Servings
3
Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients

What you'll need

  • 1 lb dal makhani
  • 1 cup yellow onion
  • 3 cloves garlic-ginger paste
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/2 cup turmeric
  • 1 tbsp garam masala
  • 2 tsp fresh cilantro
  • to taste flaky salt
Method

Step by step

  1. Toast the spices in a little oil until fragrant, watching so they do not scorch.
  2. Cook the onion, garlic and ginger low and slow until soft and sweet.
  3. Add the dal makhani, then the liquid, and let it barely simmer to build depth.
  4. Round it out with a swirl of cream or a handful of cilantro before serving.
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