May 22, 2013

Dal Makhani

Dal Makhani is a rich creamy gravy side dish for Indian Breads. Made from lentils blended with cream and spices is very delicious and tasty.


Ingredients

Green Moong-1 cup
Dal Makhani
Rajma-1 small cup
(soak overnight)
Chopped Onions - 1/2 cup
Tomato Puree - 1/2 cup
Ginger Garlic Paste - 1 tbsp
Cumin /Jeera  - 1 tsp
Bay leaf-1
Lavang-1-2
Cinnamon-1"
1-2 Green Chillies
Red Chilly Pwd - 1 tbsp
Dhania jeera pwd - 1 tsp
Garam Masala-1 tsp
Fresh Cream -1-2 tbsp
kasuri Methi-1/2 tsp
Salt - to taste
Butter



Method- Dal Makhani Recipe

Pressure cook the dals with enough water and little oil. Cook till done. Drain with water and mash it lightly 
In a pan heat oil/butter,add jeera,bay leaf,cloves,cinnamon,chillies and sauté next  add garlic paste,
add onions and fry well.Add the tomato paste and fry till the oil separates. 
Add the masala powders ,salt and mix well , add  little water and cook for 2-3 mins.
Next add the cooked dal and mix.Once it starts to boil, add fresh cream, keep stirring, cook on simmer for 5-10 min. 
Serve Dal Makhani hot with Indian Breads.



Thanks for visiting.....

Please also check other interesting accompaniment for Indian Breads under Veggie Delight 



"Knowing others is wisdom, knowing yourself is Enlightenment."Lao Tzu 

Healthy Platter

Healthy Platter
Eat Healthy Stay Cheerful