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Indian Recipe: Dhal Makhani
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Dal (dhal, dahl, daal) makhani is a type of daal eaten with either naan or chapatis, a mainstay of Indian and Pakistani cuisine. Dhal Makhani is the essence of every northern Indian meal. One can say that dal is eaten in every Indian home at least once a day.
Ingredients for Dhal Makhani:
- 1 1/2 cups toor dal, washed and drained
- 2 tomatoes, medium sized, cut into large pieces
- A pinch of turmeric powder
- 2 tsp coriander leaves, chopped
For seasoning:
- 1 small onion, chopped
- A pinch of hing
- 1 tsp red chilli powder
- 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
- 1 tsp dhania powder
- 4-5 green chillies, chopped
- 1 sprig curry leaves
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
- 1 tsp mustard seeds
- 1/2 stick butter
- Salt to taste
Directions for making Dhal Makhani:
- Boil the dal and tomatoes with a pinch of turmeric powder and 1 cup water till the dal is soft.
Add salt to taste. Set aside.
- In a saucepan, prepare the seasoning by heating the butter.
- Add the cumin and mustard.
- When the cumin is slightly fried, add all the other seasoning ingredients except the red chilli, turmeric and dhania. Fry till the onion starts turning color.
- Now add the powders and fry for a minute.
- Remove from heat and add the boiled dal/tomato to this.
- Add the chopped coriander leaves. Mix well.
- Adjust the salt if necessary.
- Add 1 cup of water. Bring it to a boil and remove.
- Serve hot with rotis or plain rice.
- Enjoy your Dhal Makhani. Hope you love this Indian recipe.
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