How long does it take to make House Black Dal?

About 45 minutes in total: 15 minutes of prep and 30 minutes of cooking.

How many servings does this House Black Dal recipe make?

This recipe makes 4 servings as written; ingredient quantities on this page can be scaled.

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It was shared by The Guardian on instagram.com. ReelsMeals structured the original post into this step-by-step card; the original is linked above.

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House Black Dal

Name: House Black Dal
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 200 g black lentils; 1 piece onion; 2 piece tomato; 3 clove garlic; 1 tbsp ginger; 1 tsp cumin seeds; 1 tsp coriander powder; 0.5 tsp turmeric powder; 0.5 tsp red chili powder; 0.5 tsp garam masala; 2 tbsp oil; to taste salt; 800 ml water; 2 tbsp fresh cilantro

A hearty, smoky black lentil curry that captures the aromatic essence of Dishoom’s signature House Black Dal. Earthy black lentils are simmered with a fragrant blend of cumin, coriander, turmeric, red chili, and garam masala, then finished with fresh cilantro for brightness—a comforting vegetarian dinner.

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15 min

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30 min

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45 min estimated total time for 4 servings.

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Dinner Indian Vegetarian Dal

Ingredients

7 1/10 oz black lentils
1 piece onion
2 piece tomato
3 clove garlic
1 tbsp ginger
1 tsp cumin seeds
1 tsp coriander powder
1/2 tsp turmeric powder
1/2 tsp red chili powder
1/2 tsp garam masala
2 tbsp oil
to taste salt
1 7/10 pt water
2 tbsp fresh cilantro

Instructions

1
Heat 2 tbsp oil in a large pot over medium heat.
2
Add 1 tsp cumin seeds and let them sizzle for about 10 seconds until fragrant.
3
Add the diced onion and sauté, stirring occasionally, for 5‑6 minutes until golden brown.
4
Stir in the minced garlic and grated ginger; cook for 1 minute, ensuring they do not brown.
5
Add the diced tomatoes and cook for 3‑4 minutes, stirring until they soften and break down.
6
Sprinkle in the coriander powder, turmeric powder, red chili powder, and garam masala; stir well and cook for another 30 seconds to toast the spices.
7
Add the black lentils and 800 ml water; increase heat to bring the mixture to a rolling boil.
8
Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and simmer for 25‑30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the lentils are tender and the dal has thickened.
9
Season with salt to taste, adjusting the seasoning as needed.
10
Remove from heat, garnish with the chopped fresh cilantro, and serve hot with rice or flatbread.

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How long does it take to make House Black Dal?: About 45 minutes in total: 15 minutes of prep and 30 minutes of cooking.
How many servings does this House Black Dal recipe make?: This recipe makes 4 servings as written; ingredient quantities on this page can be scaled.
Where does this House Black Dal recipe come from?: It was shared by The Guardian on instagram.com. ReelsMeals structured the original post into this step-by-step card; the original is linked above.