Dal Makhani

Ingredients for Dal Makhani or Maah Ki Dal Recipe

Black whole urad - 1 cup
Rajma - 1/2 cup
Tomato - 2 pcs
(finely cut)
Onion(big) - 1 no
(finely cut)
Garlic pods - 8 - 10 nos
(finely cut)
Ginger - 1/2 inch piece
(grated or finely cut)
Green chillies - 2 - 3 nos
(finely cut)
Cumin seeds(Jeerakam) - 1 tsp
Asafoetida(Kaayam/Hing) - 2 pinches
Turmeric powder - 1/2 tsp
Coriander powder - 2 tsp
Dal makhani masala - 1 tsp (optional)
Butter - 2 tbsp
Salt - As reqd
Oil - 3 tbsp


Preparation Method of Dal Makhani or Maah Ki Dal Recipe

1)Wash the whole black urad dal.

2)Semi crush the rajma(dry) in a mixer for 2-3 secs.

3)Pressure cook rajma and whole black urad with about 10 cups of water (whole urad needs lots of water to cook) adding 1/2 tsp salt and finely cut ginger up to 8 - 10 whistles.

4)Let the cooker cool off and check if the lentils are cooked thoroughly. If not add little water and keep on a low flame for 10 mins.

5)Heat oil in a pan.

6)Add jeera and let it blacken a bit.

7)Add asafoetida, green chillies and finely cut garlic and let it turn brown.

8)Add onion and fry till brown.

9)Add tomatoes, turmeric & coriander powder and dal makhani masala and stir well.

10)Add the cooked lentils adding appropriate salt.

11)Bring it to a boil.

12)Add butter and simmer for 5 mins and switch off the stove.

:- Sumptous Maah ki daal is ready!!!!!
 
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