Dal Makhni Recipe

Procedure Of Dal Makhni-

• Transfer the soaked dal into a pressure cooker
• Add half the salt
• Add 3 glasses/ cups of water
• Shut the cooker and let the dal cook on high flame for two whistles and after that for 15-20 mins on a low flame
• Heat ghee (clarified butter) in a pan
• Add the chopped onions & Stir well
• In the meanwhile check on the dal after 2-3 whistles lower the flame
• Once the onions have turned to pale brown, add the ginger-garlic paste & Stir well
• Add the pureed tomatoes & Mix well
• Add the remaining salt
• Add red chilli powder
• Stir well and let it cook on low flame
• TIP: Tomatoes are cooked once they reduce in quantity and when you can see the ghee leaving the sides
• Transfer the tadka into the cooker & Mix well
• Add water as per required consistency & Mix well
• Shut the cooker and cook the dal for one more whistle
• Add the cumin powder
• Add the dhaniya powder (coriander powder)
• Add the kasoori methi
• Add the green chillies for garnish
• Add a few coriander leaves
• Add the butter
• Add the fresh cream & Mix well
• Cook the dal for another 5-7 mins on slow flame

Now It is Ready to serve