Dal Makhani: A Flavourful Side Dish For A Wholesome Lunch

By Nikita Toppo

September 27, 2023

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Made with urad dal, butter, tomato puree and spices, this side dish is perfect for a family lunch. Here is an easy recipe to make dal makhani at home.

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Ingredients

2 cups sabut urad dal, 8 cups water, 2 tbsp salt, 1 tbsp ginger, 2 tbsp butter, 1 tbsp oil, 2 tsp shahi jeera, 1 tsp kasoori meethi, 2 cups tomato puree, 1 tsp chilli powder, 1 tsp sugar, 1/2 cups cream for garnishing, green chillies

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Step 1

To the dal, add water, 1 tbsp salt and ginger. Cook until dal becomes tender. In a heavy pan, heat butter and oil. Add jeera and kasoori methi.

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Step 2

When they begin to splutter, add tomato puree, remaining salt, chilli powder and sugar. Stir-fry over high flame, till the oil separates. Add cooked dal and bring to boil.

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Step 3

Leave to simmer, uncovered, till well blended. Stir-in cream and once it gets heated through, serve immediately, garnished with green chillies.

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