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North Indian · Gimelli-Delano Manongs · $
Black lentils simmered overnight with butter and cream — velvety and deeply savory, the kind that improves with every bite of naan
North Indian · Pinehurst · $$
Slow-cooked black lentils in a buttery, gently spiced gravy — the kind that takes the better part of a day to develop; hearty and deeply savory
Nepali & Himalayan · Brokaw · $$
The traditional Nepali set — lentil soup, rice, and rotating seasonal sides — honest and restorative, best at lunch
North Indian · Brooktree · $
Black lentils slow-cooked until they're almost creamy, enriched with butter and a long-simmered tomato base
South Indian · Northside · $$
Slow-cooked black lentils in a buttery, smoky sauce — the vegetarian anchor of the North Indian menu and reliably executed
North Indian · North San Jose · $
Slow-cooked black lentils with butter and cream — when freshly replenished, one of the better renditions in the South Bay buffet circuit
North Indian · Willow Glen · $$
Lentil curry that cycles through the buffet — earthy, properly tempered with mustard seeds and dried chilis, a good benchmark for the kitchen's spice calibration
North Indian · Central San Jose · $
Slow-simmered lentils seasoned with a smoky tarka — the kind of simple dish that reveals kitchen discipline
North Indian · Civic Center · $
Slow-cooked black lentils in a buttery, smoky sauce — a vegetarian anchor on an otherwise meat-heavy menu, though it can vary in richness by the day
