
Lahori Lentils Handi
A soul-warming pakistani curry where lentils simmers in a deeply spiced sauce — comfort food built for sharing with warm flatbread or rice. Ready in 45 minutes including prep.
Ingredients
- Yogurt150 g
- Garam Masala1 tsp
- Tomato Puree400 g
- Heavy Cream80 ml
- Saltto taste
- Onion1 large, finely chopped
- Garlic4 cloves, minced
- Ghee2 tbsp
- Lentils250 g
- Ground Coriander1 tsp
- Red Chili Powder1/2 tsp
Optional extras
- Fresh Cilantrohandful, to finish
Instructions
- 1
Heat the Ghee in a heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat until shimmering.
- 2
Add the onion and cook until golden and softened, 6-8 minutes, stirring so it doesn't catch.
- 3
Stir in the garlic plus the garam masala, ground coriander and red chili powder; toast for about a minute until the kitchen smells incredible.
- 4
Add the lentils, turning every piece through the spice base so it's fully coated, and sear lightly.
- 5
Pour in the tomato puree, bring to a gentle bubble, then cover and simmer until the lentils is tender.
- 6
Uncover and reduce until the sauce clings to a spoon. Finish with fresh cilantro and a squeeze of lemon.
Chef's tip
Prep everything before the heat goes on — pakistani cooking moves fast once it starts.
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Video: How to Make Lahori Daal |مکس دال ڈھابا سٹائل |Mix lentils |By Cooking with Chef Farrukh 👨🍳 · on YouTube