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Slow-cooked black lentils in a rich buttery tomato gravy — a Punjabi classic that...
Whole black urad dal slow-cooked for hours with butter and spices — the Jammu Dogra version of the beloved slow-cooked black lentil, more rustic and deeply flavoured than restaurant versions.
Drain soaked lentils and beans. Pressure cook together with 4 cups water for 5 to 6 whistles.
Or boil 60 to 90 minutes. Partially mash — some whole beans should remain.
Heat 3 tbsp butter in a pot. Add cumin — sizzle.
Add onion — cook 10 minutes until golden. Add ginger-garlic paste — 3 minutes. Add tomatoes — cook 10 minutes until oil separates.
Add turmeric, red chilli powder and coriander powder. Cook 3 minutes.
Add partially mashed cooked lentils with their liquid. Stir. Add salt.
Simmer on the lowest heat for 2 hours stirring every 20 minutes.
Add water to maintain a thick pourable consistency. The longer it cooks the better.
Add 1 tbsp butter. Stir. Add garam masala.
Finish with 2 tbsp fresh cream. Stir once. Serve with roti or rice.
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