Delhi Black Lentil Daal from the Spice Tailor
3 Simple Steps | Ready in 5 mins
This Delhi Black Lentil Daal is inspired by ‘Makhani Daal’, which is a popular North Indian dish. The reason for its popularity becomes obvious once you taste the soft, buttery black lentils nestled in the velvety smooth sauce. The dish is enriched with a blend of aromatic spices, tangy tomato and warming ginger and is made even more mouthwatering with the addition of cream and butter.
This warming and nutty Delhi-inspired daal comes complete with lentils and whole spices.
Select as the kit only or add rice or naan to complete the meal.
Origin Story
Delhi Black Lentil Daal – otherwise known as ‘Makhani Daal’ – is a great example of the region’s rich culinary heritage. Daals emanate from the longstanding tradition of simmering lentils and other humble ingredients in clay pots for hours to create amazing depth of flavour and richness. With the addition of decadent cream and full-bodied tomato into the traditional black lentil daal, what we now know as Makhani daal was born.
With a rich tomato base, simmered black lentils, cream and a blend of subtle spices, our rendition takes inspiration from Delhi versions of the dish and is packed with layers of delicious flavour.
- Heat 1 tbsp of oil (provided) in a small pan, add spices and cook for 20 seconds (using the chilli from the spice pouch for extra heat).
- Add the sauce from the small pouch, stir and bring to a simmer.
- Add the lentils from the large pouch, along with 4-5 tbsp water, and bring to a simmer, stirring occasionally until cooked through.
Serves 2-3 with rice or naan.
As appliances may vary, these are guidelines only.
Please ensure food is fully cooked and piping hot throughout before serving.
If you don’t like whole spices, remove them with a spoon before serving.
Cooked Lentils 41%, (Water, Black Gram), Water, Cream (Milk), Tomato Paste, Butter (Milk), Ginger, Garlic, Ground and Whole Spices, Salt, Sunflower Oil, Rice Flour.
For allergens see ingredients in bold.
May contain traces of Milk, Nuts, Sesame, Peanuts, Celery, Sulphites, Gluten & Soya.
- Regular price
- £3.85 GBP
- Unit price
- per
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