Vegan Daal Makhani (Black Lentil Stew)
A rich and creamy vegan version of the classic Daal Makhani, made with black lentils, kidney beans, and a blend of aromatic spices.
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Ingredients
- 1 cup Black lentils
- 1/2 cup Kidney beans
- 1 medium Onion
- 4 cloves Garlic
- about 2.5 cm Ginger
- 1 can Tomatoes
- 1.5 tsp Spices (cumin, coriander, turmeric, garam masala, chili powder)
- 1/2 can Coconut cream
- 2 tbsp Vegetable oil
Original measure retained: its cup/spoon or fluid-volume standard is unspecified.
Instructions
- 1Soak black lentils and kidney beans overnight.
- 2Sauté onion, garlic, and ginger in vegetable oil until golden brown.
- 3Add tomatoes and spices, cook until the tomatoes are softened.
- 4Add soaked lentils and beans with water, simmer for 1-1.5 hours, or until the lentils and beans are tender.
- 5Stir in coconut cream and simmer for another 10 minutes.
- 6Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.
Substitutions
Dairy cream →
To provide richness and creaminess
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