May 21, 2009

Dal Makhani

Dal Makhani

This is a Punjabi dish served with naan or chapathi

Ingredients

  • Whole black urad dhal........................1cup
  • Tomato...............................................1/2 cup
  • Onion.................................................1/2 cup
  • Turmeric powder................................1/2 tsp
  • Chilli powder......................................1/2 tsp....
  • Garam masala....................................1/2 tsp
  • Ginger................................................1 small piece
  • Dhania powder...................................1tsp
  • Amchor powder.................................1/2tsp
  • Hing...................................................1/2tsp
  • Ghee..................................................1tbsp
  • Green chilli.......................slitted..........2
  • Fresh cream........................................2tbsp
  • Coriander leaves.................................few
  • Salt To Taste


Method

  • Wash and soak the dhal about 6 hours and cook it in a pressure cooker adding turmeric, chopped tomato and salt. Dhal should be soft.
  • Heat a pan with ghee add cut onions, green chili, ginger, garam masala, amchor ,chili powder, dhania powder and little salt. 
  • Fry nicely till the raw smells goes.Add cooked dhal and mash well.
  • Add fresh cream and sprinkle coriander leaves. 
  • Serve with naan, thandoori roti or chapathi



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