17/08/2025
“Creamy Black Lentil Curry | Easy Dal Makhani with 3-Spice Magic”
“Rich • Buttery • Comfort”
Warm, buttery, and rich – this Black Lentil Curry (Dal Makhani) uses just 3 spices for maximum flavour: turmeric, chilli powder, and the magic of ginger-garlic paste.
Perfect for pairing with fluffy naan or steamed basmati rice, this slow-simmered beauty is the ultimate in Indian comfort food.
Ingredients:
• 500g soaked black lentils (overnight)
• 3g turmeric
• 30g ginger-garlic paste
• 300g plum tomato paste
• 500ml water
• 15g chilli powder
• 5g salt
• 250g butter
• 500g cream
Method:
1. Soak lentils overnight.
2. Pressure cook with spices, tomato paste, and water for 30 mins.
3. Add butter & cream, simmer slowly for 30 mins more.
4. Plate with a generous block of butter.
💡 Pro Tip: Tastes even better the next day!