Creamy Black Dhal with Crispy Onions

527 cals P19g C35g F34g

250g black urid beans (also called urid dal, urad dal, black lentils or black gram beans - available from large supermarkets) - yellow split peas also work well

100g butter or ghee

2 large white onions, halved and thinly sliced

3 garlic cloves, crushed

thumb-sized piece ginger, peeled and finely chopped

2 tsp ground cumin

2 tsp ground coriander

1 tsp ground turmeric

1 tsp paprika

¼ tsp chilli powder (optional)

small bunch coriander, stalks finely chopped, leaves reserved to serve

400g passata or chopped tomatoes

1 fat red chilli, pierced a few times with the tip of a sharp knife

50ml double cream

subheading: To serve:

cooked rice, naan bread or baked sweet potatoes

coriander

sliced red chilli

lime wedges

yogurt (or a swirl of cream)

your favourite Indian pickle or chutney

crispy salad onions (to make your own, see recipe below)

Note: Ingredients may have been altered from the original.

Directions at bbcgoodfood.com

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