dal makhani recipe

To prepare dal makhani you need:

·        1 cup of Masoor Dal (Lentil Dal)

·        1 Onion ( 2 if the size is small)

·        1 Tomato

·        5-6 Green Chilies (add the chilies according to your taste)

·        2-3 tbsp of Vegetable oil.

·        2-3 tbsp of Ghee

·        1/2 tsp of Garlic paste

·        1 tsp of Shazeera (Kala jeera or Caraway seeds)

·        2 Cardamom

·        2 Cinnamon

·        Chili Powder (add it only if necessary)

·        Salt to taste

·        2-3 cups of water.

Method of preparation:

·        Cook the Massor Dal (Lentil Dal) in a pressure cooker till you listen 2 whistles and then keep it aside. Do not overcook the Dal.

·        In a pan heat the oil. When hot add the garlic paste and let it fry for a while. Later add the onions & green chilies. Fry them till they are golden brown.

·        And then finally add the tomatoes. When onions, green chilies & tomatoes are well cooked keep them aside & allow this mixture to cool.

·        Once the mixture is cool grind it into a smooth paste and keep it aside.

·        Also grind Shazeera & Cinnamon into fine powder separately and keep it aside.

·        In another pan add ghee & heat it. Once hot add cardamom and then the powdered mixture of Shazeera & cinnamon.

·        Allow it to splutter.

·        Then add the cooked massor dal along with 2-3 cups of water (You can add more amount of water according to the consistency you want).

·        Bring it to boil. And then add the fine smooth paste (onions + green chilies + tomatoes) to the masoor dal.

·        Stir the whole mixture well & boil for about 5 minutes.

·        Finally add the salt. (Add chili powder only if the spicy taste is reduced otherwise it's not required). Garnish with coriander & serve hot.