Well even I have heard what you are mentioning from one of my uncle whose native place is India. He told he relished Indian food more than any other food. I asked him why was it so and he said that- Indians uses lots of masala and spices which makes their food taste outstanding and plus too they have an art to make anything provided any raw material. He told me a famous recipe of Indians and I tried it in my home. Well I can just say it was a bliss. I give you the recipe so that you should know how Indian food tastes like.IngredientsBlack lentilsKidney beansYoghurtWhite butterOnionsTomatoesGreen chilliesGarlic and GingerRed chilli powderCumin seeds
MethodHeat oil in a pan and add cumin and garlic. Cook till it turns brownAdd onions and fry for a minuteNow add other spices like chilli, tomatoes and saltAt last add dal to this gravyAdd water as per how thick you want the gravy to beGarnish with cream and add butter to double the tasteI hope you will love it as this recipe is famous throughout and is easy to cook. One more thing you will surely love the masala and spices used in this recipe.