Dal Makhani Recipe
Summary
Preparation Time10 MinCooking Time45 Min
Ready In55 MinDifficulty LevelMedium
Main IngredientBeans
Ingredients
Dals:
3/4 Cup Black Urad Dal
1/3 Cup Chana Dal
1/3 Cup Rajma
1 tbsp Ginger Paste
Salt to taste
Water
Seasoning:
Ghee - 1/2 tbsp
Hunt's Tomato Paste - 1 tbsp
Water - 1/4 cup
Ginger Paste - 1/2 tbsp
MDH Dal Makhani Masala - 1/2 tbsp
Cilantro - chopped
Heavy Cream - Optional
Julienne Ginger - Optional
Directions
Preparing Dal
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1. Wash, mix and soak Dals overnight
2. Pressure cook Dals with 1 tbsp Ginger paste, 1 tsp Salt (or as per taste)
3. When Dals are done, take 1/3rd of the dal and blend it in the blender
4. Lightly mash the remaining 2/3rd dal with a spatula
5. Mix the blended and mashed dal together
6. Add more Water if required
For Seasoning
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1. Mix 1 tbsp of Tomato Paste (Hunt's) with 1/4th cup of water (tomato paste qty can be adjusted to get the desired tangy-ness)
2. Heat 1/2 tbsp ghee in a small pan on medium heat
3. Add 1/2 tbsp Ginger Paste (or as per taste)
Ginger will splutter badly on high heat, so reduce the heat to medium-high/ medium and Saute/cover as required for 1 minute
4. Add Tomato paste (made in step 1)
5. Cook it a little on medium heat, say for 2-3 min
6. Add 1/2 tbsp "MDH" Dal Makhani Masala (or as per taste)
7. Cook for few more minutes -> 2-3 min
8. Add the seasoning to the Dal and mix well
9. Add water and salt to the dal (if required)
10. Add Ghee and heavy cream (optional)
11. Garnish with Cilantro
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1. Wash, mix and soak Dals overnight
2. Pressure cook Dals with 1 tbsp Ginger paste, 1 tsp Salt (or as per taste)
3. When Dals are done, take 1/3rd of the dal and blend it in the blender
4. Lightly mash the remaining 2/3rd dal with a spatula
5. Mix the blended and mashed dal together
6. Add more Water if required
For Seasoning
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1. Mix 1 tbsp of Tomato Paste (Hunt's) with 1/4th cup of water (tomato paste qty can be adjusted to get the desired tangy-ness)
2. Heat 1/2 tbsp ghee in a small pan on medium heat
3. Add 1/2 tbsp Ginger Paste (or as per taste)
Ginger will splutter badly on high heat, so reduce the heat to medium-high/ medium and Saute/cover as required for 1 minute
4. Add Tomato paste (made in step 1)
5. Cook it a little on medium heat, say for 2-3 min
6. Add 1/2 tbsp "MDH" Dal Makhani Masala (or as per taste)
7. Cook for few more minutes -> 2-3 min
8. Add the seasoning to the Dal and mix well
9. Add water and salt to the dal (if required)
10. Add Ghee and heavy cream (optional)
11. Garnish with Cilantro
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shantihhh says :
I also love dahl! I love the Dahl Makhani and also Hyderabadi dahl, well almost every kind of dahl. I lmost always toss in some curry leaves/murrieya koenigii and green chiles aswe love spice!
Shanti/Mary-Anne
Posted on: 17 April 2008 - 11:44pm
Neha Gupta says :
Thank you Ganesh and Snigdha.
I love Dal Makhani ... esp with Parathas..
Its a "must-have" menu item for my parties..
Posted on: 17 April 2008 - 10:48pm
Snigdha says :
Looks good. Its a common side-dish with most Indian Breads.
Posted on: 17 April 2008 - 11:38am
Ganesh Dutta says :
Thanks Neha for sharing this wonderful dal makhani recipe.
This dal makhani is great side dish from punjabi Cuisine. With Tandoori roti it tastes great. I like this dal makhani very much.
Posted on: 16 April 2008 - 12:05pm