Si dal (black urad lentils)
Prep time less than 30 mins
Cook time less than 30 mins
Serves 3-4
Dietary Vegetarian
From Saturday Kitchen
A hearty dark, rich dal spiked with a little cream is an essential part of a curry feast.
Method
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Wash the lentils thoroughly then place them in a pan with plenty of water. Place over a high heat and bring to the boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for 25-30 minutes until tender. Drain.
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Heat the oil in a large pan. Add the ginger paste and garlic paste and cook for one minute.
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Add the tomato purée and remaining spices and cook for a further 2-3 minutes.
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Add the cooked, drained lentils and cook for 30 minutes.
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Stir in the butter and cream and serve.
Ingredients
- 300g/10oz urad dal lentils (black gram)
- 20g/1oz vegetable oil
- 1 tsp freshly grated ginger
- 1 tsp garlic paste
- 75g/3oz tomato purée
- pinch salt
- pinch white pepper
- pinch red chilli powder
- pinch garam masala
- 25g/1oz butter
- 2 tsp single cream
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