Dhaba Style Dal Makhani

Dhaba Style Dal Makhani

Dal Makhani is a delicious dish of north India, specifically parts of Punjab.

Mixture of whole black lentils and rajma(kidney beans) is a perfect combination of pleasure in taste.

Cooked fully in butter with fresh cream along with the masala, serves perfect with roti / chapati / tandoori naan.

Preparation Time: 20 minutes                            Cooking Time: 45 minutes

For Ingredients:-

Coriander Powder- 3 tsp

Kashmiri Red Chilli Powder- 3 tsp

Salt- to taste

Garam Masala- 1 tsp

Sugar- to taste

Ghee- 2 tbsp

Butter- 2 tbsp

Whole Jeera- 2 tsp

Onion- 2 medium size(chopped)

Tomato- 3 medium size(puree)

Ginger Garlic Green Chilli Paste- 2 tbsp 

Fresh Cream- 0.5 cup

Dal- (Black Urad- 2 cup & Rajma- 0.5 cup), boiled with 2 bay leaves

Method:-

1. Take a frying pan and let it heat. Then add the ghee.

2. As it gets heated add the whole jeera, and fry for a while.

3. Now add the chopped onions, fry it properly. Then add the ginger garlic green chilli paste.

4. As it fries properly, then add the spices and mix well.

5. Let it fry for a while, then add tomato puree, and mix.

6. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes or until the gravy starts spilling oil.

7. Then add the boiled lentils, and keep the remaining water for later use.

8. Mix the gravy along with the boiled lentils.

9. Again cook for 3 to 4 minutes.

10. Now add the remaining water of the boiled lentils, and mix  well.

11. Keep stirring occasionally, then  cover the lid of the frying pan, and let it cook for another 5 minutes.

12. Open the lid after 5 minutes and stir again. Then add the fresh cream and stir occasionally.

13. Keep stirring in between for properly cooked dal makhani.

14. Then add the butter and mix well.

15. Bring the dal to boiling state for soft and delicious taste.

16. Serve it in a bowl and garnish with fresh cream & coriander leaves.

Happy Cooking!

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