Published On: Sat, Jan 5th, 2013

Dal Makhani – Indian Recipes by Bhavna

Dal Makhani - Indian Recipes by Bhavna
More recipes at www.indianrecipevideo.com Ingredients 3 cup whole urad or black gram lentil 1/4 cup kidney beans( Rajma) 1/4 cup Chana dal 1 tbs grated ginger-if desire to top it up 2 tsp coarsely ground fennel seeds-optional Red chilli powder (according to taste) 1 tsp. turmeric powder 3-4 tbs. ghee or clarified butter or oil 1 tsp. cumin seeds A large pinch of hing 1 tbsp minced ginger & garlic 1 medium onion (thinly chopped ,optional) 2-3 medium tomatoes, finely chopped 1/2 tsp. Garam Masala 1/2 cup fresh cream. 2 tbs. chopped coriander leaves (optional) Salt to taste 5-6 cups water (to cook dal) Wash and soak black urad whole and rajma overnight.Cook the soaked dal and rajma along with chana dal in 5-6 cups of water with salt, red chili powder, fennel seeds powder, turmeric, and grated ginger till dal and rajma are done/soft ( I pressure cooker for 10-12 whistles). Lightly mash dal and rajma mixture, keep aside. Heat oil or butter in a thick bottomed pan. Add cumin seeds and hing, let it crackle. Add ginger, garlic, chopped onions, and cook till light golden brown in color. Add garam masala and chopped tomatoes. Sauté till tomatoes are well mashed and fat starts to leave the masala. Add mashed dal and rajma to this mixture and little water ( desired consistency). Correct seasoning, and simmer at very slow flame for 15-20 minutes.Add fresh cream and let it simmer for 5 minutes and turn off the heat. Garnish with coriander leaves before serving.