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Dal Makhani (Creamy Kidney Bean and Lentil Stew)

We've lightened up Dal Makhani, creating a flavorful Indian Kidney Bean and Lentil Stew that is perfect over rice or served with some warm flatbread. 

Prep Time
1 hr
Cook Time
mins
Total Time
1 hr 30 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 209 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Indian

Ingredients

To Prep the Beans
  • ¾ c dry black lentils or French green lentils, soaked overnight
  • ¼ c dry kidney beans, soaked overnight
  • 3 cups water
  • 1 tsp salt
For the Dal
  • 1 tsp salted butter
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 inch fresh ginger, minced, or 1/2 tsp ground ginger
  • 4 Tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 tsp red pepper flakes
  • ½ tsp cumin
  • ¼ tsp Turmeric
  • ¼ tsp ground coriander seeds
  • ¼ tsp garam masala
  • 2 Tbsp celery leaves, minced
  • 1/4 c PLAIN yogurt

Instructions

To Prep the Beans
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  1. Place the kidney beans and lentils in a large saucepan with 3 cups of water and salt. Cover and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook the beans until tender, 50-60 minutes. Once the beans are tender, drain them and reserve the boiling liquid, we'll be using that later.
For the Dal
  1. Heat the butter in a large skillet with a lid. Add garlic and ginger and sauté over medium heat until fragrant, 1-2 minutes.
  2. Add tomato paste and red pepper flakes and sauté, stirring constantly, for 1-2 minutes.
  3. Add the cumin, turmeric, coriander, and garam masala. Mix well.
  4. Add the bean boiling water to the tomato paste mixture in the skillet, stirring until the mixture is smooth.
  5. Add the cooked beans and celery leaves. Mix well. Cover your skillet and reduce the heat to low. Simmer the dal for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally to keep the lentils from sticking to the bottom of the pan. If the dal gets too dry, add water, a half cup at a time. The mixture is done when the lentils are very tender and the dal has thickened slightly.
  6. Remove the dal from the heat and stir in the yogurt.
  7. Serve with roti and/or rice.

Nutrition Information

Calories 209kcal (10%) Carbohydrates 34.5g (12%) Protein 13.8g (28%) Fat 2.1g (3%) Cholesterol 1mg (0%) Sodium 621mg (26%) Fiber 13.7g (55%) Sugar 4.2g (8%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 209

% Daily Value*

Calories 209kcal 10%
Carbohydrates 34.5g 12%
Protein 13.8g 28%
Fat 2.1g 3%
Cholesterol 1mg 0%
Sodium 621mg 26%
Fiber 13.7g 55%
Sugar 4.2g 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.