Daal Makhani (Black Lentil Soup)

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