DAL MAKHANI RECIPE| SIDE DISH FOR ROTI (with video)

Dal makhani is a creamy punjabi style gravy, served with roti or jeera rice. Every one will have their own version or recipe for dal makhani, today i am sharing my own version of how to make creamy dal makhani. Punjabi style dal makhani  is a popular dabba special recipe. The recipe is updated with video. Check out my

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Dal makhani recipe

  Preparation Time : 15 mins + 8 hours soaking| Cooking Time : 40 Mins |Serves: 3-4

   Whole urad dal      1/2 cup
    Rajma (kidney beans)   2 tblsp
    Channa dal   1 tbslp
    Ginger garlic paste   1 tblsp
    Onion    2
    Tomato puree 1/2 cup
    Fresh cream    1/4 cup
    Red chili  powder  1 tsp
    Cumin powder  1 tsp
    Coriander powder   1/2 tsp
    Salt  as needed
    Garam masala    1/4 tsp
    Kasoori methi   2 pinches
    Oil   5 tsp
                                Video on dal makhani

                 
     

Method

• Soak the dals for 7-8 hours or overnight.
• Pressure cook the soaked dal along with star anise and salt for 5-6 whistles.
• Discard the star anise after it is cooked.
• Mash the dal nicely and keep this aside.

• Chop the onions finely.
• In a pan, add oil and throw in the ginger garlic paste and saute till the raw smell goes.
• Now add the onions and saute in a medium flame till it turns golden brown.

• Now add the tomato puree and add the chilli powder, cumin powder, coriander powder and garam masala to this and saute in a low flame for 3-4 minutes.
• Now add the mashed dal to the onion tomato mixture.
• Cook for two minutes and add 1 cup of water.
• Using a potato masher nicely mash the dal. 
• Simmer the flame and cook for 15-20 minutes.
• Stir in between to avoid the gravy sticking to the bottom.

• Now add the fresh cream to this and mix well.

• Serve hot with roti or jeera rice. You can add 1 tsp of butter after switching off the stove.

Note:

1. Tomato puree can be replaced by grinding 2-3 ripe tomatoes in the mixie.
2. If you don’t have fresh cream,just replace with normal full cream milk.
3. Even evaporated milk can be added instead of fresh cream.