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Dal Makhani (Black Lentil Curry)

This is my kids' favorite thing to order in Indian restaurants, and they aren't vegetarian. Whole black lentils swim in a tomato cream sauce, blended with aromatic spices, served over basmati rice.

Dal Makhani (Black Lentil Curry)

10 MINUTES, PLUS SLOW COOK646 CAL19g PROTEIN

HealthyKid-ApprovedSlow CookerExtra ServingsPressure CookerDairy-Free FriendlyEasyGluten-Free Friendly

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What’s in Your Kit

Whole Black Lentils
Basmati Rice
Tomatoes
Heavy Cream
Onion
Garlic
Ginger
Cinnamon
Bay Leaf
Cumin
Garam Masala
Kashmiri Chili Powder
Kasuri Methi (Fenugreek Leaf)
Ground Cardamom

Good to Know

Equipment
Slow Cooker, Instant Pot or Pressure Cooker (optional)
Have on Hand
Butter

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