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title: "Lentil Dal, Beef & Spiced Butter Naan"
source:
  name: HelloFresh
  url: https://www.hellofresh.com/recipes/lentil-dal-beef-and-spiced-butter-naan-693c20b4353e00bd89ba0454
servings: 2
prep time: 10 minutes
cook time: 20 minutes
time required: 30 minutes
difficulty: Medium
allergens:
  - Milk
  - Wheat
tags:
  - Hearty
  - Comfort Food
  - Global Flavors
rating: 4.0
rating_count: 281
source_chef: Avram Salzmann
review_highlights:
  - theme: Flavor
    text: Many found it too tomato-heavy, overpowering other flavors. Some enjoyed the spiced butter naan, but felt the dal needed more depth.
  - theme: Ease of prep
    text: The fenugreek preparation was challenging for many; some found it gritty or bitter when cooked.
image: "https://images.recipes.furrysalamander.com/Indian%20Recipes/lentil-dal-beef-spiced-butter-naan.avif"
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Wash and dry all produce. Rinse @lentils{1%cup}. Prepare @cilantro{1%bunch} and halve @lemon{1%fruit}.

Heat @cooking oil{1%tbsp} in a #large pan{} over medium heat. Add @garlic{2%cloves} and @ginger{2%tablespoons} and cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant ~{1%minutes}. Add @ground beef{16%oz}, @crushed tomatoes{14%oz}, @veggie stock concentrate{1%unit}, @savory paprika blend{2%tbsp}, and @shawarma spice blend{1%tbsp}. Stir in @sugar{1%tsp} and simmer until thickened.

While dal cooks, drain @fenugreek{2%tsp} and pat dry with paper towels; finely chop.

In a #small bowl{}, combine @yogurt{½%cup} and juice from two lemon wedges. Season with @salt{½%tsp} and @black pepper{¼%tsp}.

Toast @naan bread{2%pieces} until golden. Melt @butter{2%tbsp} in a #small pan{}, stir in chopped fenugreek, and brush over naan.

Divide dal between bowls. Top with lemony yogurt sauce. Garnish with cilantro. Serve with spiced butter naan and remaining lemon wedges on the side.