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Dal Makhani (Daal Makhni) Recipe

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup whole ural dal
  • 1/4 cup rajma
  • whole garam masala - bay leaf, cloves, cardemom, cinnamon
  • 1 tbsp ginger garlic paste
  • 3 medium sized tomatoes ( made in a puree )
  • 3 tsp oil to cook
  • 2 tsp red chilli powder
  • 1 tsp coriander powder
  • 1 tsp cumin powder
  • 1/2 tsp kasoori methi
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 1 tbsp cream (optional, you can add along with butter to make it more creamy)
  • Salt to taste

Method:
  1. Clean and wash whole ural dal and rajma.Soak dal and rajma overnight.
  2. Presure cook dal and rajma with few drops of oil, pinch of hing and salt.
  3. Cook till tender. ( number of whistles depend on cooker type and size ).
  4. Once done, slightly mash the dal.
  5. Heat oil in a kadai. Add whole garam masala.
  6. Add ginger garlic paste and fry till golden brown.
  7. Add tomato puree. Cook for 5 minutes.
  8. Now add cumin powder, coriander powder, red chilli powder and kasoori methi.
  9. Cook on a low flame with lid covered till the oil separates.
  10. Add butter.
  11. Now add the dal and rajma mixture.
  12. Add half a cup of water.
  13. Cook it for 20-30 minutes with the lid covered on a low flame.
  14. Garnish with cream.

Serving Suggestions:

  • Can be served with rice, parathas, kulcha or rotis.

Tips:

  • Dal mkahani can be made in many ways.
  • Instead of whole garam masala, you can use any ready garam masala or Catch Dal
  • Makhani masala - which goes very well
  • Cook the dal for a long time for best taste.
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