This Spicy and Creamy Black Beluga Lentil Dahl is delicious but easy to make. The cinnamon and black cardamom give a special holiday taste.
Spicy and creamy Black Beluga Lentil Dahl
Spicy and creamy Black Beluga Lentil Dahl is the best vegan comfort food. Delicious, nourishing and spicy. It is divine on winter days.
Servings 2 people
Ingredients
- 250 grams Black Beluga Lentils
- 3 pods black cardamom
- 1 medium stick cinnamon
- 3 Indian bay leaves (Cinnamomum tamala)
- pinch of crushed chili
- garam masala powder
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 red bell pepper
- 6-8 cloves garlic
- sunflower (or canola) oil
- salt
Instructions
- In a medium pan heat 1 teaspoon of oil and add Indian bay leaves, cinnamon stick, cardamon pods. Toast the spices for 1 minute.
- Add 1 teaspoon of garam masala and pinch ot chili. Stir it for 1 minute.
- Add 3 cup of cold water, ¼ teaspoon of salt and Black Beluga Lentils.
- Bring it boil and cook it about 25 to 35 minutes.
- Add tomato paste and 1 teaspoon of garam masala. If it necessary add more water. Cook it for 10 minutes.
For the toppings
- Chop the garlic and red bell pepper.
- In a small pan heat 1 teaspoon of oil. Add the red bell pepper and little bit burn them.
- Add chopped garlic and stir it for 1 minute.
- Enjoy!