Dhal Makhani Recipe

This Dal Makhani recipe is all about the authentic Indian flavors and taste. Lentils cooked in a delicious Makhani gravy is both mouthwatering and healthy. Enjoy this wonderful dish with rice or crispy Indian bread.
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Summary

Preparation Time20 MinCooking Time1 Hr 0 Min
Ready In1 Hr 20 MinDifficulty LevelMedium
Health IndexHealthyServings6
CuisineCourse
TasteMethod
VegetarianMain Ingredient
Interest Group

Ingredients

 Toor dal1 1/2 Cup (16 tbs), drained
 2 tomatoes, medium sized, cut into large pieces
 Turmeric powder1 Pinch
 Coriander leaves2 Teaspoon, chopped
 Onion1 Small, chopped (For seasoning:)
 Hing1 Pinch (For seasoning:)
 Red chilli powder1 Teaspoon (For seasoning:)
 Turmeric powder1/2 Teaspoon (For seasoning:)
 1 tsp dhania powder
 Green chillies5 , chopped (For seasoning:)
 Curry leaves1 (For seasoning:)
 Cumin seeds1 Teaspoon (For seasoning:)
 Mustard seeds1 Teaspoon (For seasoning:)
 Butter stick1/2 (For seasoning:)
 Salt To Taste (For seasoning:)

Directions

Boil the dal and tomatoes with a pinch of turmeric powder and 1 cup water till the dal is soft.
Add salt to taste.
Set aside. In a saucepan, prepare the seasoning by heating the butter.
Add the cumin and mustard.
When the cumin is slightly fried, add all the other seasoning ingredients except the red chilli, turmeric and dhania.
Fry till the onion starts turning color.
Now add the powders and fry for a minute.
Remove from heat and add the boiled dal/tomato to this.
Add the chopped coriander leaves.
Mix well.
Adjust the salt if necessary.
Add 1 cup of water.
Bring it to a boil and remove.
Serve hot with rotis or plain rice.

Comments

Anonymous

Anonymous says :

u r making dhl makhani sambar
Posted on: 18 November 2011 - 6:19am
santoshkumar profile page

santoshkumar says :

its healty as well as looking yummy
Posted on: 1 August 2007 - 3:19am
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