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Dal Makhani
Canonical slow-cooked black lentil dish; important for restaurant and home-cooking representation.
Duration
1h 50min
Servings
4
Difficulty
Beginner
Category
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Ingredients (12)
- whole black urad dal
- rajma
- water
- butter
- ghee
- onion, chopped
- ginger-garlic paste
- tomato puree
- Kashmiri chili powder
- garam masala
- salt
- cream
Preparation (5)
1
Step 1
Soak urad dal and rajma 8 hours. Pressure-cook with water until completely tender.
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2
Step 2
Mash a small portion of the cooked lentils for creaminess.
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3
Step 3
In butter and ghee cook onion until light golden. Add ginger-garlic paste, then tomato puree, chili powder, and salt; cook until thick.
Step 3Bowlcookrequired
4
Step 4
Add the lentils and 300-400 ml cooking liquid. Simmer uncovered on very low heat 45-60 minutes, stirring often.
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5
Step 5
Finish with garam masala and cream. Simmer 5 more minutes and rest before serving.
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