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Kasturi Methi 60 mins Prep: 10 mins Cook: 50 mins Serves 4 Medium 240 kcal

Butter and Kasturi Methi Dal

Rich, creamy lentil curry with butter, cream, and aromatic DC Kasturi Methi. Dal Makhani-style comfort food at its very best.

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Instructions

Step-by-Step Method

1
Soak and Cook Start

Soak urad dal and kidney beans for 2 hours. Cook in pressure cooker for 30 mins until very soft.

2
Make Masala Paste

In a pan, heat oil. Add onion and cook until soft (2 mins). Add garlic and ginger, cook for 1 min.

3
Add Powders

Add red chilli powder, turmeric powder, and dhaniya powder. Stir for 30 seconds.

4
Add Tomato

Add tomato puree and cook for 3-4 mins until it darkens.

5
Combine Dal

Pour this masala paste into the cooked dal and mix well.

6
Add Methi

Crumble Kasturi Methi and add to the dal. Stir to distribute.

7
Simmer

Simmer on low heat for 8-10 mins. The mixture should be thick and creamy.

8
Add Butter and Cream

Add butter and cream. Stir gently and simmer for 3-4 mins.

9
Season

Adjust salt to taste.

10
Serve ✓ Final

Garnish with fresh coriander and serve hot with naan or rice.

DC Chef's Tips for Butter and Kasturi Methi Dal
  • Longer cooking makes dal creamier.
  • Kasturi Methi is essential for authentic flavour.
  • Add cream at the end to prevent curdling.
  • Can be made in advance and reheated.
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Key Ingredient
DC Kasturi Methi

This recipe is crafted to showcase the authentic flavour of DC Kasturi Methi.

🍽️ Recipe at a Glance
⏱️ 10 mins Prep Time
🔥 50 mins Cook Time
👨‍👩‍👦 4 Servings
240 Calories
Difficulty
Medium ⭐⭐
Nutrition per serving
240kcal
11gProtein
26gCarbs
10gFat
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Ingredients — Serves 4
Urad dal (white lentils) 1 cup
Kidney beans 0.25 cup
Water 6 cups
Butter 3 tbsp
Cream 0.25 cup
Tomato puree 0.5 cup
Onion (finely chopped) 1 medium
Garlic (minced) 5 cloves
Ginger (minced) 1 tbsp
Red chilli powder 1.5 tsp
Turmeric powder 0.5 tsp
Dhaniya powder 1 tsp
Kasturi Methi 1.5 tsp
Oil 1 tbsp
Salt To taste
Fresh coriander 3 tbsp
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