Vegan Dal Makhani
Dal Makhani is a traditional Indian curry dish with lentils. Try this easy and delicious veganized version! It's so rich and creamy!
Servings 4 people
Calories 151kcal
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon canola oil
- 1 yellow onion diced
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1 teaspoon whole cumin seeds
- 15 oz canned brown lentils
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 teaspoon salt + more to taste
- 1 teaspoon garam masala + more to taste
- 5 cherry tomatoes quartered
Instructions
- Heat a large pot over medium to high heat, add the oil, diced onion, minced garlic, and whole cumin seeds. Let it cook until soft.
- Then add the canned brown lentils including the brine/water from the can. Add a cup of water, salt, and garam masala. Put the lid on the pot and let it cook for at least 20 minutes.
- Use an immulsion blender and blend some of the curry to make it creamier.
- Then add the quartered cherry tomatoes and let it cook for another 5 minutes or so. At this point, you can also add more salt or garam masala to taste.
- The lentil curry is best served with basmati rice and homemade naan. Enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 151kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 299mg | Potassium: 479mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 104IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 29mg | Iron: 4mg