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.

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