Dal Makhani

Name: Dal Makhani
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 75 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Pakistani Punjabi, Sindhi & Pashtun
Ingredients: 0.5 cup toor dal; 0.25 cup yellow moong dal; 0.25 cup masoor dal; 1 medium sized onion; 2 green chilies; 0.25 tsp ginger; 1 tsp turmeric powder; 0.5 tbsp coriander; 0.5 tsp cumin seed; 0.25 tsp red chili powder; 1 tbsp olive oil; salt; 2 small tomatoes

Lentils, green chilies and coriander simmered on the stove and spiced with ginger and turmeric for a Pakistani dal. It's finished with chopped corriander and lemon juice.

1 hr 15 min · Serves 4 · Medium

Method

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Time: Prep 45 min · Cook 30 min · 75 min total
Difficulty: medium

1
Mix and wash dals well. Soak for 30 minutes. Pressure cook till soft but not overcooked (approx. 3 whistles).
30 min
2
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.
3
Stir fry till soft. Fold in red chilli powder and turmeric powder. Mix well and then add the tomatoes.
4
Once tomatoes get cooked, add salt followed by the dals. Mix well and allow to boil. Simmer for 3-4 minutes.
4 min
5
Garnish with the chopped corriander and lemon juice.