Indian
Indian - Dals and Soups
Shahi Korma Makhani Dal
Chef's Menu Description
Tender lentils slow-simmered with warming turmeric, finished with a sizzling tarka of golden ghee, roasted cumin, and fresh coriander.
Ingredients
- • 1 cup split urad dal
- • 3 cups water
- • 1/2 tsp turmeric
- • 1 tsp salt
- • 2 tbsp ghee
- • 1 onion, finely chopped
- • 10 cashews, soaked and ground to a paste
- • 1/4 cup double cream
- • 1/2 tsp garam masala
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Pressure-cook the urad dal with water, turmeric, and salt until very soft, then whisk until smooth.
2
Phase 2
Heat ghee in a pan and fry the onion until deep golden.
3
Phase 3
Add the cashew paste and cook 2 minutes until the ghee separates.
4
Phase 4
Stir in the cooked dal and simmer 10 minutes, loosening with water to a creamy consistency.
5
Phase 5
Stir in the cream and garam masala, simmer 2 minutes, and serve hot with naan.