Comments on: Quick Dal Makhani

By: Nixie

Nixie — Sat, 22 Aug 2026 14:16:51 +0000

In reply to Kate.

Too watery for us, but the taste was okay.

By: Cookie and Kate

Cookie and Kate — Thu, 20 Aug 2026 03:48:59 +0000

In reply to Kevin Shearan. Hi Kevin, black beans are different than black lentils, which this recipe calls for. They will have different cooking times.

By: Kevin Shearan

Kevin Shearan — Mon, 17 Aug 2026 02:51:09 +0000

I found out the hard way that Black Beans will never cook in 35-45 minutes – all indications are at best 90 minutes. I’m going to try to save the dish by simmering for another 40-60 minutes but the canned kidney beans are already over cooked.
The ingredients and flavor is good but the cooking instructions are way off. Either use canned black beans or soak and pre-cook the beans.

By: Sandi Monaghan

Sandi Monaghan — Sat, 16 May 2026 09:29:24 +0000

I was so happy when I saw this recipe. It’s my favourite Indian curry but was too much of a pain to make the ‘real’ version at home. This recipe is perfect!! Thanks so much Kate. I’m a big fan from Melbourne Aus. X

By: Vanesa Mackid

Vanesa Mackid — Wed, 04 Feb 2026 23:37:07 +0000

In reply to Nina. Great, I was going to ask the same. Do you know how long does it last?

By: Jill

Jill — Mon, 31 Mar 2025 20:09:26 +0000

I had just purchased black lentils and was glad to find this recipe to use them. It was very good. I had it with basmati brown rice on the side and the next night with sauteed spinach on the side.

By: Courtenay Willcox

Courtenay Willcox — Fri, 14 Feb 2025 00:39:52 +0000

Wow, just wow. This Quick Dal Makhani is a burst of flavors, colors, and textures on a cold night. I served it over rice, put some lime zest in along with the lime juice, and added a dash of coconut milk. I did use black lentils (Whole Foods), which I think adds to the dish. I can’t wait to dive into the leftovers tomorrow. Thank you, Kate!!!

By: Allison Knittig

Allison Knittig — Thu, 13 Feb 2025 22:12:56 +0000

We do meat free on Fridays and it can be a challenge, but this is a DEFINITE, in the rotation. Everyone will eat it including the picky ones. Esp with a piece of Naan bread.

By: D

Sun, 12 Jan 2025 20:41:17 +0000

Question – I have green lentils that I just cooked. I”d really like to try this recipe though. Can cooked lentils be used and reduce the amount of water? Thanks!

By: Shauna

Shauna — Tue, 03 Sep 2024 23:58:31 +0000

This is delicious and so easy to make!