Dal Makhani
- 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
- Mix and wash dals well.
- Soak for 30 minutes.
- Pressure cook till soft but not overcooked (approx. 3 whistles).
- Mash the dals while hot.
- Heat oil in a pot.
- Add cumin seeds and let them splutter.
- Once they stop spluttering, add onion, ginger and green chillies.
- Stir fry till soft.
- Fold in red chilli powder and turmeric powder.
- Mix well and then add the tomatoes.
- Once tomatoes get cooked, add salt followed by the dals.
- Mix well and allow to boil.
- Simmer for 3-4 minutes.
- Garnish with the chopped corriander and lemon juice.
- 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).
toor dal, masoor dal, onion, green chilies, ginger, turmeric powder, coriander, cumin, red chili powder, olive oil, salt, tomatoes
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/dal-makhani-9779 (may not work)