Dal Makhani is a delicacy among Indians.
It has a rich flavor made from 2 different lentils.
A north Indian (Punjabi) marriage is incomplete without this lentil soup called "dal makhani" in the menu.
It is rich in spices and has a creamy rich flavor.
For those who are going to try out this recipe for the first time, they can use this ready-made spice mix (masala) from +Knorr España (Knorr). It is a quick way to make this and is tasty too.
INGREDIENTS:
- 125 gm of urad dal (1 cup) black lentil/black gram
- 50 gms of Rajma (Red kidney beans)
- 1 tsp of ginger paste
- 1Tbsp of garlic paste (approx 8-9 garlic pods)
- 5 tbsp of tomato paste
- 1 big onion cut into small pieces
- 3 tsp of Catch Dal makhani masala
- 2 tbsp of fresh cream
- 1 tbsp of white butter
- 3 tbsp of oil for cooking
- Salt (according to your taste)
PROCEDURE
Clean the lentils properly and soak these with sufficient water overnight.
(Snaps taken after soaking the lentils over night )
- Add 1200 ml of water and cook the dal and red beans (rajma) under pressure. (in a pressure cooker) with 1 tsp of salt.
- Wait for 2 whistles, and then continue cooking it in a low flame for 30 mins.
- Now remove it from your stove(burner) and when the pressure decreases, slightly mash the lentils and keep it aside.
- Heat oil or ghee in a separate pan and add the chopped onions. Fry properly till golden brown, when golden brown add the ginger and garlic paste and fry it together.
- Now add the tomato puree and cook for another 2-3 mins.
- Add the Dal Makhni masala (spice mix from knorr) and cook till you see the oil forming a separate layer on the top
- Now, Add the boiled and smashed lentils which were kept aside.
- Simmer it for around 15 minutes while stirring it occasionally. (if required you can add a cup of water if u feel its too dry and requires more water).
- Add the fresh cream and butter and mix them well.
- Simmer for 5minutes.
- Garnish with fresh coriander leaves or parsley and topping of fresh cream and serve piping hot with rice or naan.
~ENJOY~
Note:
Great for eating during winters or a chilly day.
Tastes great with naan (Indian flat bread and Cumin Rice)
Naan recipe: Click here
