Dal Makhani Recipe

Name: Dal Makhani
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup toor dal; 1/4 cup yellow moong dal; 1/4 cup masoor dal; 1 medium sized onion, grated; 2 green chilies, sliced; 1/4 teaspoon ginger, grated; 1 teaspoon turmeric powder; 1/2 tablespoon coriander, finely chopped; 1/2 teaspoon cumin seed; 1/4 teaspoon red chili powder; 1 tablespoon olive oil; salt; 2 -3 small tomatoes

Servings: persons

1/2 cup toor dal
1/4 cup yellow moong dal
1/4 cup masoor dal
1 medium sized onion, grated
2 green chilies, sliced
1/4 teaspoon ginger, grated
1 teaspoon turmeric powder
1/2 tablespoon coriander, finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon cumin seed
1/4 teaspoon red chili powder
1 tablespoon olive oil
salt
2 -3 small tomatoes

1
Mix and wash dals well.
2
Soak for 30 minutes.
3
Pressure cook till soft but not overcooked (approx. 3 whistles).
4
Mash the dals while hot.
5
Heat oil in a pot.
6
Add cumin seeds and let them splutter.
7
Once they stop spluttering, add onion, ginger and green chillies.
8
Stir fry till soft.
9
Fold in red chilli powder and turmeric powder.
10
Mix well and then add the tomatoes.
11
Once tomatoes get cooked, add salt followed by the dals.
12
Mix well and allow to boil.
13
Simmer for 3-4 minutes.
14
Garnish with the chopped corriander and lemon juice.
15
Serve hot with roti or rice and your favourite raita on the side(cucumber and tomato raita is a nice one to enjoy this with).

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup toor dal, 1/4 cup yellow moong dal, 1/4 cup masoor dal, 1 medium sized onion, grated, and more.

Yes, Dal Makhani falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Dal Makhani

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