Recipe of Dal Makhani

DAL MAKHANI

Dal Makhani

Ingredients:

1.Whole black lentils(Urad Dal)-2 cups

2.Kidney Beans-1/2 cup

3.Cumin seeds-2 tbsp.

4.Ginger Garlic paste-2 tbsp.

5.Coriander powder-1 tbsp.

6.Cardamom powder-1 tbsp.

7.Onion-1 (Chopped)

8.Garam masala powder-1 tbsp.

9.Red Chili Powder-1 tbsp.

10.Tomatoes-2 (chopped)

11.Turmeric Powder-1 tbsp.

12.Bay leaves-2

13.Cloves-3

14.Dried Fenugreek leaves(Kasuri Methi)-1 tbsp.

15.Fresh Cream-1 cup

16.Oil-1 tbsp.

17.Butter-3 tbsp.

18.Salt-To taste

19.Chilies-2

Process:

Soak the lentils and Kidney beans overnight.Now in a pressure cooker cook them in the same water with salt and red chili powder until mushy.Now in a pan heat oil and 2 tbsp butter.Add bay leaves,cloves and cumin seeds.when it starts crackling add chopped onion and fry it till it turns golden brown.Then add ginger garlic paste,tomatoes,turmeric powder,coriander powder,salt and chilies.saute till the mixture is well mashed.then add the mixture of lentils and kidney beans.Crush them well.Then gradually add the liquid in which the lentils were cooked.Reduce the flame and cover the pan with a lid.Cook for minimum 15 minutes.Stir occasionally.After that add the fenugreek leavesalong with cardamom powder and mix well.Add fresh cream and garam masala powder and let it simmer for another 5 minutes.Remove from heat.

Your yummy Dal makhani is ready.Add the rest 1 tbsp butter on the top and serve with Roti,Paratha or Nun.