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Weeknight red lentil dal makhani-style

Weeknight red lentil dal makhani-style

Red lentils in a tomato-butter masala finished with yogurt; makhani depth in 35 minutes.

Total time
35 min
Serves
4
Difficulty
Easy
Protein / serving
21g

Ingredients

Servings 4

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Method

  1. Step 1

    Soften the onion in oil and butter; add garlic, ginger, puree and spices.

  2. Step 2

    Add lentils and stock; simmer 22 minutes, stirring, until thick.

  3. Step 3

    Off the heat, swirl in most of the yogurt.

  4. Step 4

    Top with the rest, coriander, and serve with chapatis.

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Nutrition per serving

Approximate values per serving
Calories430 kcal
Protein21g
Carbohydrates58g
– of which sugars7g
Fibre9g
Fat13g
– of which saturates4.5g
– of which omega-30.2g
Calcium180mg
Iron6.2mg
Salt0.7g
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