- 300g/10oz urad dal lentils (black gram)
- 20g/1oz vegetable oil
- 1 tsp freshly grated ginger
- 1 tsp garlic paste
- 75g/3oz tomato purĂŠe
- pinch salt
- pinch white pepper
- pinch red chilli powder
- pinch garam masala
- 25g/1oz butter
- 2 tsp single cream
- 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.
- Heat the oil in a large pan. Add the ginger paste and garlic paste and cook for one minute.
- Add the tomato purĂŠe and remaining spices and cook for a further 2-3 minutes.
- Add the cooked, drained lentils and cook for 30 minutes.
- Stir in the butter and cream and serve.