Indian · Free recipe
Dal Makhani
Black lentils simmered overnight with butter and cream into something velvety.



Method
01
Step 1
Bloom the whole and ground spices in hot oil until they smell toasty.
02
Step 2
Add the onion base and cook down slowly until jammy and deeply colored.
03
Step 3
Stir in the dal makhani and liquid, then simmer gently so the flavors marry.
04
Step 4
Finish with cream or herbs, check the seasoning, and serve with rice or bread.
Tip from the test kitchen
Read the whole method before you start and get your prep done first. Taste as you go -- salt and acid are levers you pull throughout, not just at the end.