Dal Makhani

Whole split black grams and kidney beans cooked with onion and tomatoes with seasonings and topped up with cream or milk.

Measurement: 1 cup = 180 ml
Serves: 3

Ingredients

1. Whole urad dal – 1/4 cup
2. Rajma – 3 tsp
3. Onion (chopped) – 1 medium
4. Tomato (chopped) -1 medium
5. Ginger garlic paste – 1 tsp
6. Green chilly (chopped) – 1
7. Corriander (chopped) – for garnishing
8. Cumin seeds – 1/4 tsp
9. Garam masala – 3/4 tsp
10. Coriander powder – 1/2 tsp
11. Turmeric powder – 1/8 tsp
12. Chilly powder – 1/4 tsp
13. Fresh cream – 1 1/2 tbsp or Milk – 1/4 cup
14. Pure ghee – 1 tbsp
15. Salt to taste

Procedure

• Soak whole urad dal and rajma overnight, pressure cook till dal is overcooked.
• Whisk till dal is almost mashed.
• Heat pure ghee in a pan and add  cumin seeds.
• Add onion, saute till golden brown.
• Add green chilly, ginger garlic paste, turmeric powder, chilly powder,  coriander powder, garam masala and tomato.
• Once tomatoes are done, add  dal and salt.
• Add water, stir well and simmer for 8 to 10 min.
• Add fresh cream and stir well.
• Garnish with coriander.
• Serve with rice or parathas.

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