Dal Makhani Recipe
Dalmakhani
Ingredients
whole urad (Minumulu/ Black Lentil) 1cup
Rajma (Kidney Beans) 2 Table spoons
Finely chopped onions 1⁄2 cup
Green chillies 2
Tomato pure 1cup
Ginger garlic Paste 1teaspoon
Cuminseeda(jeera) 1teaspoon
Chilli powder 1⁄2 teaspoon
Turmeric powder 1⁄4 teaspoon
Butter 3Table spoon
Fresh cream 3 table spoon
Salt to taste
Cloves 2
Cardmoms 2
Cinnamon small sticks 2
Chopped Coriander 2table spoons
Method
1. Clean, wash and soak the whole urad and rajma overnight.
2. Add 2 cups of water and pressure cook for the dals are overcooked.
3. Whisk till the dal is almost mashed. Keep aside.
4. Take a Sause-Pan heat the butter and add the cumin seeds.
5. When the cumin seeds crackle, add the green chillies, cinnamon, cloves, cardamoms, and onions and sauté till the onions turn golden brown in colour.
6. Add the ginger-garlic paste, chilli powder, turmeric powder and tomato puree and cook till the mixture leaves oil.
7. Add the dal, salt and 1cup of water if required and simmer for 10 to 15 minutes.
8. Add the cream and mix well. Simmer for 2 to 3 more minutes.
9. Serve hot garnished with coriander and fresh cream.
- Sandya Koya