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Sunday, January 30, 2011

DAL MAKHNI / DHAL MAKHANI


INGREDIENTS:

Sabut urad dal (Whole black gram) - 3/4 cup
Rajma - 1/2 cup
Onion - 2 (medium - sized)
Grated ginger - 1 tsp.
Grated garlic - 1/2 tsp.
Green chillies - 2 ( finely chopped)
Tomatoes - 2 large
Salt - as per taste
Butter - 3 tablespoons
Cumin seeds - 1 tsp.
Garam masala - 1 tsp.
Red chilli powder - 1 teaspoon
Fresh cream - 1/4 cup
Chopped coriander leaves - 2 tablespoons
Ginger juliennes - few

NOTE: Dry ginger powder (sukku powder, soonth) - 1/4 teaspoon can be substituted for fresh ginger. If adding soonth (sukku powder) add it when you add garam masala. However, fresh ginger gives a better aroma than sukku powder.

METHOD:


Soak sabut urad dhal and rajma together overnight. Wash well and pressure cook for four to five whistles and simmer for 10 minutes. The dhals should be completely cooked and soft. When the pressure has reduced take out, and slightly mash the dhals with the back of a ladle.

Puree the tomatoes. Chop the onions finely.

Whisk fresh cream.
Keep aside.

Heat butter in a heavy-bottomed pan and add cumin seeds. When they sizzle add green chillies, grated ginger and garlic. Add chopped onions and tomato puree and saute on medium heat till the oil begins to separate from the masala. Now add red chilli powder. Saute for a minute. Add the dhal mixture, salt and garam masala. Mix well. Simmer for ten minutes or till the required consistency is reached. Add fresh cream(reserve a little for topping) and mix well. Garnish with coriander leaves, ginger juliennes and top with the remaining cream. Serve hot. Goes well with parathas, rotis, naan, kulchas and rice.

29 comments :

  1. Looks very mouthwatering. I am being tempted and going to make it tonight

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  2. this looks restaurant style --yummm!

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  3. i was really craving for dalmakhni with hot ghee rice today. Atleast i have seen this mouthwatering one here and love the creamy texture

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  4. mouthwatering dal perfect punjabi dal next time eat it

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  5. Lovely dal to go with phulka's..I made this for dinner tonight!!

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  6. wow! the dal makhani in the picture looks perfect and inviting.

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  7. My hubby's fav dal. Looks delicious mami.

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  8. Lovely looking one,i love that restaurant style ginger match stick topping :)

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  9. Tempting dal makhani,and healthy side dish..

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  10. Nutritious and delicious dal makhani looks absolutely inviting..

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  11. Such a flavorful curry. dal makhni looks yummy...

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  12. Looks so yumm and my fav one.. i can have this whole bowl without roti itself.. super creamy and yummy :)

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  13. I love dal!!.....and yours look very yummy!!.....Abrazotes, Marcela

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  14. What a Masterpiece preparation! This will give most of the lavishly prepared dish a tough run for their money. Looks so tempting.

    Deepa
    Hamaree Rasoi

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  15. One of our family fav's... looks mouthwatering... and nice presentation.

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  16. The ingredients in your dish sound so delicious. My husband is a big fan of lentils. I must give your recipe a try.

    Anna's Table

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  17. bookmarked dear...gonna try soon n let u know..this is the recipe..wanted to try since a long time back..thanks for this awesome one..
    Tasty appetite

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  18. Hi
    Delicious and wonderful recipe.
    Happy to follow you.

    rani

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  19. looks delicious and yummy...love to follow u..

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  21. Wow...looks sooo yumm ..tempting:-)
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  22. Dal Makhani Bukhara look yum, rich and delicious.

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  23. good recipe with dhal.. will try them sometime!!

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