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North Indian Dal Makhani and Warm Spices
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North Indian Dal Makhani and Warm Spices

4.6 (256 ratings)

A North Indian Dal Makhani, kissed with char and smoke, and served and Warm Spices.

Prep
20 min
Cook
63 min
Servings
6
Difficulty
Medium
Ingredients

What you'll need

  • 1 lb dal makhani
  • 1/2 cup yellow onion
  • 1 tbsp garlic-ginger paste
  • 2 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 medium turmeric
  • 1 lb garam masala
  • a pinch fresh cilantro
  • to taste fresh herbs, to finish
Method

Step by step

  1. Bloom the whole and ground spices in hot oil until they smell toasty.
  2. Add the onion base and cook it down slowly until jammy and deeply colored.
  3. Stir in the dal makhani and liquid, then simmer gently so the flavors marry.
  4. Finish with cream or fresh herbs, check the seasoning, and serve with rice or bread.
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