vegan dal makhani

VEGAN DAL MAKHANI (BLACK LENTIL DAL)

black urad dal

water

extra virgin olive oil (or coconut oil)

red onion, finely diced

ginger

bay leaves

cinnamon

turmeric

cumin

coriander

ground garam masala

sweet paprika

smoked paprika

can diced tomatoes

coconut milk

sea salt flakes

red chilli, thinly sliced

ginger piece, julienned

coriander leaves

coconut cream

Wash, rinse and soak the urad dal in the soaking water for 2 hours.

Place soaked dal along with the soaking water in the bowl of a slow cooker and cook on high for half an hour.

Prepare the tempering &#8211; heat olive oil in a large shallow frying pan. Sauté onion, ginger, bay leaves and cinnamon on medium for a couple of minutes until onion is caramelised. Add turmeric, coriander, cumin, garam masala and paprika. Sauté for a couple of minutes until spices are toasted and aromatic.

Add the tempering to the dal in the slow cooker. Add the tomatoes, coconut milk and salt. Mix well. Cover and slow cook on low for 6 hours. The consistency of the finished dal should be that of a loose porridge. If it is drier than that, add half a cup of water to loosen the dal in the last stages of cooking.

To finish the dal &#8211; Heat oil in a small frying pan. Sauté the chilli and ginger strips for a minute. Remove from heat and pour over the dal. Garnish with coriander and swirl through the coconut cream. Serve hot with rotis or steamed rice and lemon wedges on the side.

This dish was so delicious - thank you. I think I may have used the wrong lentils also however adjusted the cooking time and bang - a winner. Finished it off with a dollop of cream and some grated lemon rind. Thank you so much I will definitely be doing this again.

This recipe is delicious. I love the stories and information behind your recipes too. It made a big difference adding the coconut cream and ginger/chilli at the end. So yummy. I had roasted cauliflower and pumpkin with mine. I can’t wait to try more recipes of yours. I can’t believe it’s taken me so long to try some of your new ones out! What next...,hmm

Made for dinner tonight and it was super tasty! Only tweaks were some lemon juice and tomato paste as it lacked some acidity (I think the tomato acidity cooked off because of the time).

Delicious with no modifications, thank you!

This is finger-licking good! This is my first time cooking dal, and it's simply amazing.
Thank you so much for sharing your recipe, Sneh!

This was simply amazing, one of the best dishes I have ever made. I found it needed less than 3 hours simmering on the cooker top at the lowest possible heat, even though I used black gram. If slow cooking in the oven, what would the timing and temperature be I wonder?

This is a fantastic recipe, I loved it as did my whole family.Thank you and keep them coming, you are an inspiration.

I loved this recipe, it has become one of our household favourites!
Thank you 

I simply cooked the beans in the instant pot with the sauteed onions and spices instead of boiling them ahead of time. It’s absolutely delicious.

Absolutely love this recipe. Simple to make and delicious!

Excellent and so easy.  I had Whole Foods black lentils, so glad I saw the comment regarding the difference in cooking times.

Personal taste I thought it needed a bit of black pepper.  I actually used ground grains of paradise, which I often use in place of pepper. Also added some corn starch at the end to thicken to consistency I remember from restaurants, because the wonderful smell made me too impatient to reduce by simmering.

This creamy, traditional Indian dal with a twist is an easy curry that the whole family can enjoy.

Vegan Dal Makhani (Black Lentil Dal)

black beluga beans

coconut oil

bay leaf (preferably the Indian variety)

cumin seeds

½ tsp ground turmeric

tsp coriander

tbsp garam masala (curry powder will also work)

onion, diced

ginger, minced

garlic, minced

tomatoes*

cayenne pepper (or

red kidney beans (from a can)

tbsp crushed fenugreek leaves (optional)

Salt

red chillies

coriander (cilantro)

basmati rice

Naan

Soak the Beluga lentils overnight and pick through...

Soak the Beluga lentils overnight and pick through and remove any little rocks.

Once the lentils are ready, give them a...

Once the lentils are ready, give them a good rinse and add 3 cups of water to the pot and cook for around 25-30 minutes with the lid half on. (if using the urad dal, cook for an additional 10-15 minutes).

In a deep bottomed saucepan on medium heat,...

In a deep bottomed saucepan on medium heat, add the oil, cinnamon stick, bay leaf, and cumin seeds. Cook while stirring for a couple of minutes.

Add in the ground spices—turmeric, coriander, garam masala...

Add in the ground spices—turmeric, coriander, garam masala and cook for a further couple of minutes while stirring.

Add in the onion and stir together, followed...

Add in the onion and stir together, followed by the ginger and garlic. Cook further until the spices release a deep aroma.

Add in the tomato puree and cayenne pepper...

Add in the tomato puree and cayenne pepper and let it simmer for around 5 minutes.

Add in the cooked lentils and beans with...

Add in the cooked lentils and beans with 1.5 cups of boiling water. Cook for around 30 minutes with the pot lid on. If it seems a little too loose or watery, remove the lid halfway through the cooking time.

Once cooked, stir in the coconut cream and...

Once cooked, stir in the coconut cream and fenugreek leaves if using, cooking for a further 5 minutes. Season to taste.

Serve with a sprinkle of coriander (cilantro), chillies...

Serve with a sprinkle of coriander (cilantro), chillies and rice. Some naan is also a perfect addition.

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