Dal Makhani
Creamy buttery black urad dal cooked in an onion tomato curry base.
Servings: 5
Equipment
- Pressure cooker
Ingredients
- 3/4 c Black Urad dal
- 3 tbsp Kidney beans
- 1/4 c Fresh cream
- 1 c finely chopped Onion
- 1/2 c Tomato puree
- 2 tsp Ginger garlic paste
- 3 minced Green chilies
- 2 tsp Chili powder
- 1/2 tspTurmeric powder
- 1 tsp Cumin seeds
- 1 inch Cinnamon
- 1 Clove
- 1 Green cardamom
- 2 tbsp Unsalted butter
- 1.5 tsp Salt or to taste
Instructions
- Pressure cook the dals and beans together for 8 to 10 whistles with salt and cinnamon in 2 cups of water until overcooked and mushy.
- Once done, drain the water and set aside.
- Heat a pan with the butter and crackle the cumin.
- Add the clove and cardamom with green chilies next.
- Saute for 30 secs and add green chilies, onions and ginger garlic paste next.
- Saute till onions turn a light golden brown.
- Now, add the chili powder and turmeric powder and saute for 30 secs.
- Add the tomato puree and cook the mixture till oil separates.
- Now, add the cooked dal and salt to taste.
- Mix well.
- Cook on medium flame for about 2 mins.
- Add 1/2 cup of the reserved water and mix well. Simmer.
- Now add the cream and mix well.
- Simmer for a minute more.
- Once done, garnish with a dollop of cream on top and cilantro leaves.
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Disclaimer
Nutrition values are provided here as a courtesy and are only a rough guide. Please consult a health care provider if you have any concerns.
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