Delicious Black Lentils & Rice Recipe | Easy Dal Makhani with Jeera Rice | Family Meal Idea

Here's a simple recipe for black lentils and rice, along with a description and some hashtags you can use: *Description:* This black lentils and rice dish, also known as Dal Makhani with Jeera Rice, is a comforting and hearty meal that combines creamy black lentils (urad dal) cooked in a rich, spiced tomato gravy with aromatic basmati rice flavored with cumin seeds. It’s perfect for a cozy family dinner or a special occasion, offering a delightful blend of flavors and textures. *Ingredients:* #### *For Black Lentils (Dal Makhani):* 1 cup black lentils (urad dal), soaked overnight ¼ cup red kidney beans (optional), soaked overnight 1 large onion, finely chopped 2 large tomatoes, pureed 2-3 cloves garlic, minced 1-inch ginger, minced 2-3 green chilies, slit 1 tsp cumin seeds 1 tsp garam masala 1 tsp red chili powder ½ tsp turmeric powder 1 tsp coriander powder 1 bay leaf 2-3 tbsp butter 2 tbsp cream Salt to taste Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish) #### *For Rice:* 1 cup basmati rice, soaked for 30 minutes 2 cups water 1 tsp cumin seeds 1 tbsp ghee or oil Salt to taste *Instructions:* #### *For Dal Makhani:* 1. *Cook Lentils:* Drain the soaked lentils and kidney beans. Add them to a pressure cooker with 3-4 cups of water and cook for about 20-25 minutes until they are soft. If using a pot, cook until lentils are tender, which might take about 1-1.5 hours. 2. *Prepare the Base:* In a pan, heat butter and add cumin seeds. Once they splutter, add chopped onions, garlic, ginger, and green chilies. Sauté until onions turn golden brown. 3. *Add Spices and Tomato:* Add the turmeric, coriander powder, and red chili powder. Mix well, then add the pureed tomatoes. Cook until the oil separates from the masala. 4. *Cook Lentils with Masala:* Add the cooked lentils to the masala mixture. Add salt and garam masala. Stir and let it simmer on low heat for about 30 minutes. Add water as needed to achieve the desired consistency. 5. *Finish:* Stir in cream and let it simmer for another 10 minutes. Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving. #### *For Rice:* 1. *Cook Rice:* Heat ghee or oil in a pan, add cumin seeds and let them sizzle. Add soaked and drained rice and sauté for 2 minutes. 2. *Simmer:* Add 2 cups of water and salt. Bring it to a boil, then reduce the heat, cover, and simmer until the rice is cooked and fluffy (about 15-20 minutes). 3. *Serve:* Serve the hot dal makhani with the cumin-flavored rice. *Hashtags:* #DalMakhani #ComfortFood #IndianCuisine #VeganRecipe (if you skip the cream and butter) #Vegetarian #FamilyMeal #EasyRecipes #HomeCooking #HealthyEating #LentilLover This should be great content for your family vlogs! Background Music By: Music: Views Musician: @iksonmusic