Si dal - Indian Recipes

Si dal (black urad lentils)

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Ingredients

• 300g/10oz urad dal lentils

• 20g/1oz vegetable oil

• 1 tsp ginger paste

• 1 tsp garlic paste

• 75g/3oz tomato purée

• pinch salt

• pinch white pepper

• pinch red chilli powder

• pinch garam masala

• 25g/1oz butter

• 2 tsp single cream

Preparation method

1. Wash the lentils thoroughly then place them in a pan with plenty of water. Place over a high heat and bring to the boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for 25-30 minutes until tender. Drain.

2. Heat the oil in a large pan. Add the ginger paste and garlic paste and cook for one minute.

3. Add the tomato purée and remaining spices and cook for a further 2-3 minutes.

4. Add the cooked, drained lentils and cook for 30 minutes.

5. Stir in the butter and cream and serve.