Dishoom's House Black Dal
A rich and creamy lentil dish inspired by Dishoom's famous recipe.
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- •Black dalRinse until water runs clear
- •WaterEnough to cover dal
- •Tomato paste
- •Ginger paste
- •Garlic paste
- •Garam masala
- •Kashmir chili powder
- •Salt
- •ButterA touch
- •Heavy cream
- 1
Rinse black dal until the water runs clear.
5 min
- 2
Cover dal with water and bring to a boil. Cook for 2 hours until creamy.
2h 0m
- 3
Drain water, cover with fresh water, and bring back to a boil.
10 min
- 4
Add tomato paste, ginger paste, garlic paste, garam masala, Kashmir chili powder, and salt. Mix into a paste and add to dal with butter.
10 min
- 5
Cook aggressively for 30 minutes.
30 min
- 6
Reduce heat and simmer for 1 to 2 hours, adding water as needed.
2h 0m
- 7
Finish with heavy cream and cook for another 15 minutes.
15 min
- 8
Serve with chapatis.
5 min
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